Glycosylated Hemoglobin
(HbA1c)
Test at Home
Diabetes can only be managed well provided there is strict check up and one of the most crucial test that a diabetic patient should undertake is the Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) test. This test shows how you manage your diabetes over time and guide you on how to lead a healthy life. For this reason, HealthOne now offers an easy and convenient solution – an HbA1c Test at Home in Dubai to help you take care of your health.
What is an HbA1c Test?
HbA1c is a type of hemoglobin that has got glucose bound to it. High concentrations of blood glucose means more glucose attaches to the hemoglobin hence a high HbA1c level. This test is helpful to the physician and healthcare profession to assess how much of the sugar has been in your blood for the last few months rather than using Check Home Diabetes Test in Dubai to show more control by day to day blood glucose tests.
Why is the HbA1C Test Performed?
The HbA1C test is performed for several reasons:
Timing for an HbA1c Test
You should plan to have the HbA1c test every three to six months depending on your diabetes management therapy and recommendation from your doctor by Lab Test at Home Dubai. This test is especially useful for diabetic patient because it shows how well one’s diabetes has been managed in the past.
For diabetes management: The test most often is carried out three months apart – once in three months.
For prediabetes monitoring: If you are categorised as high-risk patient, your doctor may suggest that you should get the test done at least twice per year.
Understanding HbA1c Results
The HbA1c test results are in percentages. The higher the percentage the higher the average blood sugar level in the past 2-3 months period was. Below is a general guideline for interpreting HbA1c results:
Normal: Below 5.7%
Prediabetes: Between 5.7% and 6.4%
Diabetes: 6.5% or higher
Diabetes test Dubai And for those people diagnosed with diabetes, the goal of blood sugar levels is typically to keep HbA1c under 7%. But the target may depend on the current health status and the doctor’s advice on the matter.
Glycosylated hemoglobin test procedure
The actual test procedure of glycosylated hemoglobin test is rather easy. The blood sample is usually taken from a vein in your arm but it is less common to have blood drawn from an artery at the wrist. It is important to note that you are not required to fast before sitting this test. Once the sample is taken, it can be analyzed in a laboratory, and the result comes out quickly. At HealthOne we do home based HbA1c and our healthcare provider comes to draw the sample and explain the results.
Can the Glycated Hemoglobin Test Be Performed at Home?
Yes! Dubai is among the places HealthOne Healthcare at Home provides and HbA1c test at the comfort of your home. With this service, you can have your glycosylated hemoglobin test done right from your home. With our well-trained doctors, technicians, and other caregivers, you will get tested where you are and get trusted results without going to a clinic or hospital. Doctor at Home in Dubai offering all the facilities.
The glycosylated hemoglobin test normal range can vary based on individual circumstances, but here are general guidelines:
Normal HbA1c: Below 5.7%
Prediabetes: Between 5.7% and 6.4%
Diabetes: 6.5% or higher
While your routine healthcare provider will tailor your HbA1c goal based on your age, general health status, and the type of diabetes you have – type 2 or prediabetes – the recommended maximum is 48mmol/mol.
HbA1C Test at Home in Dubai
HbA1C is available within the comfort of your home in Dubai through HealthOne Healthcare. However, for this important diabetes management service you will not have to leave the comfort of your home. This ensures that people taking the test are attended to by trained healthcare professionals, who will carry out the test well and while informing the patients of their results, we shall do this with a lot of regard for their feelings.
Their primary partner for managing and scheduling an HbA1C test at home is HealthOne Healthcare. You can sit the test at your convenient time, and our professional healthcare team will even come to your doorstep. It is easy and helps you regulate your blood sugar levels while not requiring you to go to a clinic.
Book Your HbA1C Test with Healthone at Home in Dubai
Booking your HbA1C test at home with HealthOne is simple and fast. Whether you’re a diabetic patient or one who is required to take some blood sugar level test, our nurse at home in dubai will come to your home. Say no to poor health, and order an accurate home HbA1C test in Dubai.
Book HbA1C Test at Home in Dubai In 3 Easy Steps
When you require a HbA1C test, HealthOne has made it quite simple to book your appointment from home. Just follow these 3 simple steps:
Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) Test Services Available Across All of Dubai
We serve every area of Dubai, but these are some of the most requested locations for Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) Test services.
Most Popular Locations for Our Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) Test Services.
- Palm Jumeirah
- JBR
- Dubai Marina
- Emirates Hills
- JLT
- Springs
- Jumeirah
- Dubai Sports City
- Arabian Ranches
- Business Bay
- Dubai Hills
- Al Barsha
- The Gardens
- Downtown
- JVC
- Jumeirah Golf Estate
Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) Test at Home Service In Dubai
Frequently Asked Questions
No, you don’t need to fast for the hba1c test because the doctor may require cholesterol at the same time they might require fasting.
The price of an HbA1C test in Dubai may vary based on the provider. HealthOne offers affordable HbA1C tests at home, ensuring you receive high-quality service at a reasonable price.
Yes, with HealthOne, you can easily book an HbA1C test at home in Dubai without a doctor’s advice. Our healthcare professionals will visit you at home to perform the test.
A normal HbA1C level is below 5.7%. Results between 5.7% and 6.4% indicate prediabetes and levels above 6.5% indicate diabetes.
Diabetic patients should ideally get an HbA1C test Dubai every 3 months. For those with prediabetes or risk factors for diabetes, your doctor may recommend annual or bi-annual testing.
Home HbA1C tests are accurate as long as the proper procedures are followed. HealthOne ensures that tests are conducted using the right equipment and by competent healthcare professionals.
Yes, an HbA1C test can diagnose prediabetes. A result between 5.7% and 6.4% indicates prediabetes, suggesting a risk of developing diabetes.
HbA1C test results are generally available within a few hours to a day, depending on the laboratory processing time.