
24/03/2025
Did you know that...
Hemoglobin, the oxygen carrier in red blood cells, binds to glucose over its 120-day lifespan, forming "glycated hemoglobin" (HbA1c). Higher blood sugar levels lead to increased HbA1c, which is measured as a percentage of total hemoglobin. In diabetes, consistently elevated glucose levels raise HbA1c (≥6.5%), indicating poor long-term glucose control. Regular testing is crucial for early diabetes diagnosis and effective treatment management.
Discover how this protein serves as a metabolic mirror: www.mindray.com/en/media-center/blogs/understanding-hba1c-red-blood-cell-life-cycle