Also known as: glycated hemoglobin, A1C, hemoglobin A1c.
What the HbA1c test measures
The percentage of hemoglobin coated with sugar, giving a medium-term picture of glucose control.
Typical reference range
Normal below 5.7%; prediabetes 5.7–6.4%; diabetes 6.5% or higher. Reference ranges differ between laboratories and depend on age, sex, and other factors, so always compare your result with the range printed on your own report. This page is for orientation only and is not medical advice.
Why a HbA1c is ordered
- Diagnosing diabetes and prediabetes
- Monitoring long-term glucose control
What to track
- Each HbA1c result with the date
- The medication in use at the time
- Your target range agreed with your doctor
How Hamdosh helps with HbA1c results
Lab values only tell a story when you can see them over time. Upload each HbA1c report to Hamdosh and it's read with per-field confidence OCR, attached to the right family member, and plotted on one timeline — alongside the medications and visits that surround it. Everything is encrypted at rest, and search is one tap away: "show my HbA1c history."