HbA1c, short for Hemoglobin A1c, is a crucial blood test used to assess average blood sugar levels over a period of three months. It measures the percentage of hemoglobin (a protein in red blood cells) that has glucose attached to it, providing valuable information about a person’s long-term blood sugar control and indicating the risk of diabetes-related complications.
[…] levels in the body are low, the body starts to withdraw calcium from the bones to maintain normal blood calcium levels. Over time, this can lead to a decrease in bone density, making them weaker and more prone to […]