WHAT

WHY

WHEN

WHERE

HbA1C

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Hemoglobin (Hb) - Divided into Glycated & Non Glycated Fraction.

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Hb Hb Hb

HbA1

HbA1a HbA1b HbA1c

HbA0

Normal Adult HbFetal Hb

Glycated

A1a & A1b concentration very low

Main glycohemoglobin used since > 20 years for glycemic control with HPLC

Various Fractions of Glyco Hb

• Glycosylated Hb ( Total GHb)

• HbA1a• HbA1b• Hb LA 1c• Hb A1c – the most accurate indicator

for Glycemic Control

Hemoglobin A1c

Clinical Interpretation of HbA1c Values

HbA1c Value

Interpretation

4 - 6% Normal Value / Non Diabetic

6.1 – 7 % Well Controlled

7.1 – 8 % Unsatisfactory Control

> 8 % Poor Control & Needs Treatment

12.0

11.0

10.0

9.0

8.0

7.0

6.0

5.0

4.0

Clinical Value of “A1c”

• HbA1c - Index of Long term Glucose Control.

Test Results Not Affected By:

•Time of the Day•Meal Intake•Exercise•Just Administered Diabetes Drugs•Emotional Stress.

Monitor HbA1c every 3 months in Type 2 Diabetes

Advantages of HbA1c

• Convenience for the patient.

• Ease – Sample collection – A1c testing.

• A report card for blood sugar values

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How to reduce “A1c”

• Consistent healthy eating.

• Exercising.

• Consistent testing with

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