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About This Test
Our Hemoglobin A1c assesses your 3-month average blood sugar levels. This test helps to detect prediabetes or diabetes risk. For those with diabetes, HbA1c testing tracks blood sugar management progress over time with your healthcare provider.
Signs & Symptoms
These signs and symptoms of diabetes may be hard to recognize or may go unnoticed. You may want to discuss your risk factors for diabetes with your healthcare provider or getting an HbA1c Test if you're experiencing the following symptoms:
- Frequent urination
- Increased thirst
- Excessive hunger
- Extreme fatigue
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Blurred vision
- Yeast infections
- Unexplained weight loss
- Itchy skin
- Slow-healing cuts, bruises, or sores
- Pain, numbness, or tingling in the hands, feet, or legs
- Nausea and vomiting
- Extremely dry skin
- Frequent infections
- Darkening and thickening of the skin on the neck, elbows, underarms, knuckles, groin, or knees
Who Should Have This Test
Our Hemoglobin A1c Test is for anyone who wants to measure their average blood glucose levels over the past 3 months. You must be 18 years old or older to order.
How This Test is Performed
Sample collection will involve obtaining a blood sample through venipuncture, where a needle is used to draw blood from a vein.
Preparing for Your Test