HbA1c or fasting plasma glucose: Which one is better for diagnosing diabetes?

Diabetes is typically diagnosed through tests that measure blood sugar levels, with HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose (FPG) being the most common.

‘What’s more important for diagnosing and monitoring diabetes: HbA1c or Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG)?’

Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) measures the level of glucose in the blood after an overnight fast, usually 8 to 10 hours ...
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Understanding A1C tests

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - In the month of April, Hy-Vee Dietitians will be conducting 1,500 FREE A1C screenings at over 50 Hy-Vee locations, including Eau Claire. Hemoglobin A1C is a simple blood test ...
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Good fasting sugar but high HbA1c: How is that possible? Doctor clears the confusion around diabetes tests

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 ...

Aishwarya Sakhuja asks why her nutritionist added ‘betel leaf to my diet’ to reduce HbA1c; diabetologist answers

So, we turned to diabetologist Dr Vijay Negalur, HoD, Diabetology, KIMS Hospitals, Thane, for insight.