New Delhi, Feb. 10 -- The HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin) test, which measures a type of haemoglobin, is often considered the key test in diabetes care. However, recent research published in Lancet Regional Health, Southeast Asia raises important questions about the accuracy of HbA1c readings. This is particularly true for people who have other health issues, like anaemia and blood disorders, which can affect the test results. Why is this important to you? What do these advancements mean for the millions of people with diabetes in India?

What is HbA1c?

The HbA1c test measures average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. "It does this by measuring the amount of glucose bound to haemoglobin in red blood cells", Dr Aditya G. ...