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A1c
All NiaHealth tests are processed in Canadian-certified labs, which are highly trusted by the medical community for their accuracy and reliability. Blood and urine samples are collected by licensed medical professionals and processed using state-of-the-art equipment. NiaHealth is SOC2 Type 2 certified.
What is it?
Hemoglobin A1c, or A1c provides a snapshot of average blood sugar levels over the past 3 months, which is different from the point-in-time measures such as fasting or random glucose. It is a key indicator of diabetes management and risk. Factors that can influence A1c levels include blood sugar control, diet, exercise, and medication adherence.
Why it matters
Reference ranges
There is evidence that the higher the HbA1c; even in the prediabetes range, the higher the risk of developing prediabetes on a continuum of risk from 5.5% onward - this is acknowledged by the Canadian guidelines. Moreover, evidence exists to suggest that above a HbA1c of 5.0%, the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality increases.
Accordingly, NiaHealth adopted intervals of 4.3-5.5% being optimal and 5.5-5.69% being normal.
This information is educational and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Your results should be interpreted with a qualified healthcare professional in the context of your health history.
