Your HbA1c is normal, so why are you still tired?” Doctors explain the hidden insulin resistance stage

You check your reports. HbA1c is within range. The doctor says blood sugar looks fine. Yet, by mid-morning, energy dips. After lunch, eyes feel heavy. By evening, even small tasks feel draining.So ...

‘What’s more important for diagnosing and monitoring diabetes: HbA1c or Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG)?’

Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) measures the level of glucose in the blood after an overnight fast, usually 8 to 10 hours ...
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How does anaemia affect your HbA1c and blood sugar risks?

HbA1c is the most widely used marker for diagnosing and monitoring diabetes. It reflects average blood glucose over the previous three months by measuring the percentage of haemoglobin that has been ...
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HbA1c Test Myths Busted: 5 Dangerous Misconceptions About Diabetes Every Indian Must Know

What makes this so risky in how Indians manage their metabolism? According to Dr Monika Sharma, Senior Consultant Endocrinology, Aakash Healthcare, "HbA1c captures sugar levels across three months.

Blood sugar is normal, still at risk? Doctor explains ‘pre-pre-diabetes’ and metabolic dysfunction

Metabolic dysfunction, termed 'pre-pre-diabetes,' begins before glucose levels rise, with the body struggling to maintain stability. This hidden stage, marked by insulin resistance, can lead to ...
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Oral GLP-1 Shows Significant HbA1c Reductions in Type 2 Diabetes

Orforglipron significantly reduced HbA1c levels by 1.3% (3mg), 1.6% (12mg), and 1.5% (36mg) compared with 0.1% in the placebo arm. Orforglipron, a once-daily glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor ...