Hemoglobin A1c

What does "Hemoglobin A1c" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Hemoglobin A1c is a term used in medicine that refers to a type of protein in red blood cells. This protein carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. The A1c test measures the amount of sugar attached to this protein, which gives an average of how high or low a person's blood sugar levels have been over the past three months. This test is commonly used to diagnose and monitor diabetes.

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