Dr. Horton answers the question: 'What is a Hemoglobin A1c Test?' — -- Question: What is a hemoglobin A1c test and when is it done? Answer: Now the Hemoglobin A1c test, or 'A1c' as it's commonly ...

The A1C test can also be used to diagnose gestational diabetes in the first trimester.

Hemoglobin A 1c (HbA 1c), also referred to as glycohemoglobin, is a relative measure used to evaluate overall blood glucose average over the previous 6-8 weeks. The test measures glycosylation of ...

Measurements of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) more accurately identify persons at risk for clinical outcomes than the commonly used measurement of fasting glucose, according to a new study. HbA1c levels ...

A study by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Medicine tested the efficiency of prediabetes screening using hemoglobin A1C test and blood sugar test. Hemoglobin A1C test found to predict the risk of ...

Monitoring your A1C is essential for both preventing and managing type 2 diabetes. Why? Regular testing can help detect elevated blood sugar levels and assess the effectiveness of your current ...

A widely used blood test to measure blood-sugar trends can give imprecise results, depending on a person's race and other factors. This test means diabetes can sometimes be misdiagnosed or managed ...

Providing at-home hemoglobin A1c test kits increases testing rates and facilitates hemoglobin A1c reduction over time among members of a large commercial health plan with diabetes. Study Design: ...