Why diabetics should get HbA1c levels tested twice a year
The WHO estimates that nearly 30 million people suffer from diabetes world over, and the numbers are likely to double by the year 2030. With this statistic looming over us, it is only prudent to know...
View ArticleWill you develop diabetes after 7 to 8 years? HbA1c test can tell you!
A simple blood test can reveal an individual’s risk of developing type-2 diabetes much earlier – helping doctors provide earlier diagnosis and treatment. Researchers at Tel Aviv University’s Sackler...
View Article10 resolutions every diabetic should take
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View ArticleIndia at risk of developing Diabetes related complications
Type 2 Diabetes is a major health problem in India and the prevalence has only been escalating in the past few decades. One of the most important tests for diabetics is the HbA1C test. The HbA1C test...
View ArticleHbA1c test for diabetes should be done by HPLC method. Here’s why!
If you are diabetic or anyone from your family suffers from diabetes, then you might be well aware of the HbA1c test for diabetes. Known as glycosylated haemoglobin, the test is commonly used to know...
View ArticleACP guidelines for diabetes: What it means for Indians?
The American college of physician’s issues guidelines regularly for physicians working in the USA. This time focussing on the control of diabetes [Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HbA1C) Targets], they have...
View ArticleThe HbA1c blood test in the first trimester can predict chances of...
During pregnancy, a woman has to undergo a series of tests – scans, blood tests, etc. These tests are necessary to know if the woman is suffering from any kind of infection or disease that could harm...
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