Glycated Haemoglobin (HbA1c)

HbA1c measures the share of haemoglobin bound to glucose, which reflects your average sugar over the past 2–3 months, so yesterday’s meal does not change it.

Below 5.7% is normal, 5.7–6.4% is prediabetes, and 6.5% or more is diabetes. Many people with diabetes aim for under 7% as advised by their doctor; the test is repeated every 3 months.

Preparation before the test

• No fasting needed; it can be done any time.

This information is for awareness only and is not a substitute for medical advice — your treating doctor interprets the result for your case.