The hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) test measures the average level of blood sugar (glucose) over the past two to three months. It’s a blood test that helps diagnose type 2 diabetes and monitor blood sugar levels for people with diabetes.
How it works
The test measures the amount of glucose attached to hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells
The higher the blood sugar level, the more glucose attaches to hemoglobin
The test result is reported as a percentage
When to get tested
The CDC recommends that adults 45 and older get a baseline test
People with diabetes should get tested at least once a year
If you have prediabetes, you should get tested as often as your doctor recommends
What the results mean
A normal A1C level is below 5.7%
A result of 6.5% or more indicates diabetes
Why it’s important
The HbA1c test is an important indicator of how well diabetes is being managed
It can help with treatment decisions
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Heart failure (HF) has been recognized as a common complication of diabetes, with a prevalence of up to 22% in individuals with diabetes and increasing incidence rates. Detection of people at high risk for HF (stage A) or those with stage B HF (without symptoms but with either structural/ functional cardiac abnormalities or elevated biomarkers natriuretic peptides or troponin) would permit earlier implementation of effective strategies to prevent or delay the progression to advanced HF in individuals with diabetes.
Heart failure screening involves tests to assess heart function and identify potential problems, including blood tests, ECGs, echocardiograms, and potentially imaging tests like chest X-rays or stress tests.
Here’s a more detailed explanation of heart failure screening:
1. Initial Evaluation and Tests:
History and Physical Examination:
Your doctor will start by asking about your symptoms, medical history, and family history of heart problems. They will also listen to your heart, check your heart rate, and blood pressure.
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG):
This test records the electrical activity of your heart, helping to detect irregular heart rhythms and other abnormalities.
Blood Tests:
These tests can help identify underlying causes of heart failure and assess overall health.
Blood tests for specific proteins made by the heart and blood vessels, like natriuretic peptides, can help diagnose and monitor heart failure.
Ventriculography:
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