HbA1c: What Your Blood Sugar Average Means for Your Heart
HbA1c measures your average blood glucose over three months, and for anyone managing cardiovascular risk, it is one of the most informative tests available.
Being referred for a cardiac test can feel daunting, especially when you’re not sure what to expect. The Tests section explores the most common cardiac investigations — from ECGs and echocardiograms to stress tests and coronary angiograms. Each article explains what a test involves and what the results generally mean, written by cardiologists to help readers feel more informed going into their next appointment.
Being referred for a cardiac test can feel daunting, especially when you’re not sure what to expect. The Tests section explores the most common cardiac investigations — from ECGs and echocardiograms to stress tests and coronary angiograms. Each article explains what a test involves and what the results generally mean, written by cardiologists to help readers feel more informed going into their next appointment.
HbA1c measures your average blood glucose over three months, and for anyone managing cardiovascular risk, it is one of the most informative tests available.