What is HbA1c?

You know how important it is to check your blood sugar daily and keep track of changes; it is also important to check your HbA1c.

Every few months, your doctor will perform an HbA1c test, which measures your HbA1c. HbA1c is a compound created in your body when excess blood sugar sticks to a protein in your red blood cells called hemoglobin (Hb). The higher your blood sugar, the higher your HbA1c value.

HbA1c is formed over time, so the HbA1c test results give you a picture of your average blood sugar control since the last test. This should give you and your doctor a good idea of how well your diabetes treatment plan is working.

In people without diabetes, a normal HbA1c value is somewhere between 3.5% and 5.5%. People with diabetes have higher HbA1c values because their bodies have difficulty managing their blood sugar levels. So a healthy goal for most people with diabetes is under 7% (or the goal set for you by your doctor).

Managing HbA1c with Starlix

Watching your diet, getting plenty of exercise and taking your medications are the primary ways to reach your HbA1c goal. Adding Starlix to your treatment plan can help: By acting on your mealtime blood sugar spikes when you eat, Starlix helps you stabilize your blood sugar levels over time and can help you reach your HbA1c goal.