A common test that is performed when managing diabetes is the “HbA1c” test. HbA1c is also called “glycated hemoglobin” or “glycosylated hemoglobin.” It’s a type of test that looks at how well blood sugar is controlled over time. Here, we take a brief look at what this test means. What is HbA1c? HbA1c is a …
Diabetes mellitus affects millions of people across India, and the rising numbers only indicate that the awareness of this condition is still lacking. While it is believed that there are currently over 62 million diabetics in our country, it may well be that the real number is a lot higher. The management of diabetes involves …
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Insulin is a commonly prescribed medicine in patients with type 2 diabetes. In the initial stages of treatment, patients are often prescribed just medication in the form of tablets, and if the blood sugars remain out of control the patient may need insulin. Here, we discuss 10 important-to-know facts about insulin that all patients on …
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