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HbA1c-A test for diabetes

HbA1c what we call glycosylated hemoglobin.<br>It is a test with a potential to add 30 years to our life.<br>Find out why HbA1c or 3-month test has become a gold standard test in management of diabetes.<br>What should we do when we have changes happening in our body and we absolutely feel normal?<br>Please find out why we do not need to worry about fasting blood sugar anymore.<br>If you really want to know how soon your kidney will fail because of the diabetes, please read this book about HbA1c.<br><br>Diabetes is so common nowadays, and you can afford this test as it is not so expensive<br>You should start doing this test once a year starting from age 18.<br>Once again, a medical book with medical facts with potential to add 30 years to your life.<br>And this fact is so true about first several years of diabetes or sugar (as we commonly call it).

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HbA1c-A test for diabetes

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  1. Hba1c (Hemoglobin A1C WWW.ADD15YEARS.IN WWW.ADD15YEARS.COM Author (Prof.)Dr.S.OmGoel,MD/DM From family of doctors From AIIMS,MAMC & Delhi University MD Medicine, USA DM/Followship, USA

  2. Hba1c (Hemoglobin A1C) The term HbA1c refers to glycated haemoglobin. It develops when haemoglobin, a protein within red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout your body, joins with glucose in the blood, becoming ‘glycated’. It is a popular 3-month test to assess sugar/glucose level in body. or is already at a higher risk of diabetes disease. It is called a 3-month test, because it’s done every 3 months or 12 weeks. It is regarded as gold standard test for diagnosing diabetes. It helps to check if someone is prediabetes WWW.ADD15YEARS.IN WWW.ADD15YEARS.COM

  3. Advantages of HbA1c • HbA1c is a significant marker of long haul glycemic control with the capacity to mirror the combined glycemic history of the first a few months. HbA1c not just gives a solid proportion of constant hyperglycemia yet in addition connects well with the danger of long-term diabetes complications • You do not have to fast to get tested for HbA1c unlike blood sugar test. · • It is a very stable test while fasting blood sugar test and oral glucose tolerance tests may have some variability. · • HbA1c really gives us a very good picture of glucose control over last two to three months. WWW.ADD15YEARS.IN WWW.ADD15YEARS.COM

  4. Symptoms of Diabetes Some comman symptoms of diabetes are the following • Urinating often. • Feeling very thirsty. • Feeling very hungry—even though you are eating. • Extreme fatigue. • Blurry vision. • Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal. • Weight loss—even though you are eating more (type 1) • Tingling, pain, or numbness in the hands/feet (type 2) WWW.ADD15YEARS.IN WWW.ADD15YEARS.COM

  5. Effects of diabetes in young, grown up or pregnant • Young people creating type 2 diabetes, • Diabetes-related inconveniences, for example, coronary illness and kidney sickness are likewise liable to happen at a younger age. • Keeping up a sound way of life and having standard registration is basic to remaining great and forestalling the improvement of long haul medical conditions. WWW.ADD15YEARS.IN WWW.ADD15YEARS.COM

  6. Effects of diabetes in young, grown up or pregnant • Gestational diabetes is a condition where your glucose' levels become high during pregnancy. • It influences up to 10% of ladies who are pregnant. • There are two classes of gestational diabetes. • Ladies with class A1 can oversee it through eating routine and exercise. • The individuals who have class A2 need to take insulin or different prescriptions. WWW.ADD15YEARS.IN WWW.ADD15YEARS.COM

  7. Prediabetes treatment To prevent prediabetes from progressing to type 2 diabetes, try to: • Eat healthy foods-Choose foods low in fat and calories and high in fiber. Focus on fruits, vegetables and whole grains. • Be more active-Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week. • Lose excess weight-To keep your weight in a healthy range, focus on permanent changes to your eating and exercise habits. WWW.ADD15YEARS.IN WWW.ADD15YEARS.COM

  8. Prediabetes treatment • Stop smoking-Smoking may up your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. • Take medications as needed-If you're at high risk of diabetes, your doctor might recommend metformin (Glumetza, others). Medications to control cholesterol and high blood pressure might also be prescribed. WWW.ADD15YEARS.IN WWW.ADD15YEARS.COM

  9. Major lifestyle changes to prevent diabetes Consider these diabetes prevention tips from the American Diabetes Association. 1. Get more physical activity 2. Get plenty of fiber 3. Go for whole grains 4. Lose extra weight 5. Skip fad diets and just make healthier choices WWW.ADD15YEARS.IN WWW.ADD15YEARS.COM

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