Understanding the HbA1c Test: The prevalence of diabetes is escalating globally, often described as an epidemic. This condition arises when the body either fails to produce sufficient insulin or ...

Most people assume diabetes is easy to diagnose. You take a blood test, get a number, and that’s it. But in real life, it’s messier. There are different diabetes tests, and they don’t always tell the ...

India faces a diabetes crisis. Regular blood sugar monitoring is vital. HbA1c offers a long-term view. SMBG provides daily insights. Both methods are essential for effective diabetes control. HbA1c ...

India may be encountering a silent epidemic of diabetes. Regular monitoring of blood sugar may no longer be just medical advice but a daily support tool for many individuals. Did you know that there ...

Standard diabetes test glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) commonly used to diagnose and monitor type-2 diabetes (T2D) may mislead diagnosis and monitoring in South Asia — particularly India’s population, ...

EKF Diagnostics has announced that in a newly published paper [1] its Quo-Test® point-of-care (POC) hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) analyzer has again been confirmed to meet International Federation of ...

The widely used glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) test may not accurately reflect blood glucose levels for millions of Indians, according to a new evidence-based viewpoint published online in the Lancet ...

If you’ve ever had an HbA1c test, you already know it doesn’t care about one “good” day or one “bad” meal. HbA1c reflects your three-month average blood sugar, which means even small daily habits can ...

The widely used glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) test may not accurately reflect blood glucose levels for millions of Indians, according to a new evidence-based viewpoint published online in the Lancet ...

New Delhi: The commonly used HbA1c blood test for diagnosing and monitoring diabetes may give misleading results in millions of people across South Asia, particularly in India, due to the high ...

Researchers are raising concerns about the accuracy of HbA1c tests for diabetes diagnosis in South Asia, particularly in India, due to prevalent anaemia and blood disorders, urging for more ...