HbA1c
Diabetic blood marker
HbA1c is a blood test measuring average glucose levels over the preceding two to three months.
The abbreviation stands for glycated hemoglobin—hemoglobin molecules with glucose attached.
Doctors use it to diagnose and monitor diabetes: Her HbA1c came back at 6.2 percent.
Also called A1c or hemoglobin A1c.
Primary cellular fuel
- blood sugarCirculating glucose level
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- prediabetesElevated glucose, pre-disease stage
- screeningEvaluative selection process
fasting · glycemia · hyperglycemia · diagnosis · A1C test · finger prick · lab work · blood draw
Sugar bonding to proteins
- erythrocyteOxygen-transporting blood component
- lifespanTotal existence duration
- irreversibleCannot be undone
- end productsWhat processes yield
glycosylated · binding · molecule · assay · chromatography · standardization
Customary food consumption
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- weight lossReduction in body mass
- carbohydratesSugar-based energy compounds
- portion controlLimiting serving sizes
medication · metformin · insulin · lowering · improvement · reduction · walking · fiber
Physician specializing in glands
- diabetologistPhysician treating insulin disorders
- primary careFirst-line medical services
- guidelineRecommended standard for action
- ADAThree-letter abbreviation, multiple meanings
recommendation · intervention · treatment plan · cardiovascular · complications · retinopathy · nephropathy · neuropathy
Authority to direct
- managementOrganizing and directing resources
- targetObject of pursuit
- goalDesired end result
- quarterlyFour times annually
tracking · trend · improvement · fluctuation · stability · reduction · long-term · compliance
glucose
Primary cellular fuel
- blood sugarCirculating glucose level
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- prediabetesElevated glucose, pre-disease stage
screening · fasting · glycemia · hyperglycemia · diagnosis · A1C test · finger prick · lab work · blood draw · red blood cells
glycation
Sugar bonding to proteins
- erythrocyteOxygen-transporting blood component
- lifespanTotal existence duration
- irreversibleCannot be undone
end products · glycosylated · binding · molecule · assay · chromatography · standardization
diet
Customary food consumption
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- weight lossReduction in body mass
- carbohydratesSugar-based energy compounds
portion control · medication · metformin · insulin · lowering · improvement · reduction · walking · fiber · whole grains
endocrinologist
Physician specializing in glands
- diabetologistPhysician treating insulin disorders
- primary careFirst-line medical services
- guidelineRecommended standard for action
ADA · recommendation · intervention · treatment plan · cardiovascular · complications · retinopathy · nephropathy · neuropathy · mortality
control
Authority to direct
- managementOrganizing and directing resources
- targetObject of pursuit
- goalDesired end result
quarterly · tracking · trend · improvement · fluctuation · stability · reduction · long-term · compliance · adherence