What is HbA1c? Is it really Important? - Dr. Gary Sy

HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c or A1c) is a blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 2 to 3 months. It checks how much sugar has stuck to your hemoglobin (the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen). Higher levels mean a greater amount of sugar has attached to your cells. Gary S. Sy, M.D. Diplomate in Geriatric Medicine Integrative Health & Medicine Functional Medicine Practitioner Clinic details: The Life Extension Center for Health & Wellness 3rd Floor of Bell-Kenz Tower 127 Malakas Street Central Diliman, Quezon City (at the back of Philippine Heart Center). Contact numbers: (02) 8911-13-14 (02) 8400-42-05 Cellular phone # 0917-5777675 Consultation strictly by appointment only.    • The Life Extension Center for Health and W...   Please LIKE & FOLLOW Gabay sa Kalusugan - Dr. Gary Sy Facebook Page:   / gskdrgarysy