Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is closely related to the risk of chronic diabetic complications.Each 1.0% reduction in HbA1c lowers the risk of complications by 35%.What HbA1c level should patients with diabetes aim for to prevent diabetic complications? This article provides the answer.The normal range for HbA1c is 4.0%–6.0%.Targets should be individualized based on each person’s health […]
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Two Key Tests for Early Detection of Diabetic Kidney Disease
To detect diabetic kidney disease at an early stage, the key is to check these two indicators: Testing frequency: once or twice a year is recommended.Many patients have a “negative” result on routine urine protein testing, but their ACR is already elevated. Relying only on routine urinalysis can easily lead to missed diagnosis. Testing frequency: […]
How to Self-Test for Diabetes?
You can self-test for diabetes through symptom observation, blood glucose monitoring with a home blood glucose meter, weight monitoring and other methods. The purpose of self-testing is to assess your risk of diabetes and conduct convenient self-checks, so that abnormalities can be detected early for further examination and treatment in hospital. Symptom ObservationThe early stage […]
Common Auxiliary Testing Instruments for Patients with High Blood Glucose
Blood Glucose MeterA blood glucose meter is a portable device used to measure capillary blood glucose from a fingertip. It is the most essential tool for daily self-management of diabetic patients. The meter determines blood glucose levels by detecting electrical signals generated from the reaction between enzymes on the test strip and glucose in the […]
Diagnosis of Diabetes Using Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c)
Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is the product of the binding between hemoglobin and glucose in the blood. Hemoglobin is the protein inside red blood cells that transports oxygen. When glucose in the blood comes into contact with hemoglobin, they bind slowly and irreversibly to form HbA1c.HbA1c reflects the average blood glucose level over the past 2–3 […]
What blood glucose level is considered diabetes?
The diagnosis of diabetes is mainly based on the values of Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), 2-hour Plasma Glucose in Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT), and Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c).Diabetes can be diagnosed if:Fasting blood glucose ≥ 7.0 mmol/L, OR2-hour OGTT blood glucose ≥ 11.1 mmol/L, ORHbA1c ≥ 6.5%,after excluding other interfering factors.Below are the normal values, […]