Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c)

HbA1c should be done routinely for diabetic patients. It reflects the average glycemic (sugar) control over the previous few months and should be done initially for all patients and repeated after regular intervals as per advice of the doctor. HbA1c is also the primary glycemic (sugar) target in the management of a diabetic patient and should be performed at repeated intervals throughout the course of the disease for assessing the glycemic or sugar control and monitoring of the patient.