Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Clinically verified answers to patient queries regarding normal ranges, report interpretation, and lifestyle management.
What is the normal HbA1c range for adults in India?
According to RSSDI and ADA guidelines: Normal HbA1c is below 5.7%; Prediabetes is 5.7% to 6.4%; and Diabetes is diagnosed at 6.5% or higher on two separate occasions. For most adults with established diabetes, a general clinical target is HbA1c < 7.0%.
How does HbA1c convert to estimated Average Glucose (eAG)?
HbA1c reflects average blood sugar over the last 90 days via the ADAG formula: eAG (mg/dL) = 28.7 × HbA1c - 46.7. For example, an HbA1c of 6.0% equals ~126 mg/dL average glucose; 7.0% equals ~154 mg/dL; 8.0% equals ~183 mg/dL; and 10.0% represents a dangerous ~240 mg/dL average.
Fasting aur PP (Post Prandial) Blood Sugar ki normal value kya hai?
Fasting Blood Sugar (8-10 ghante ki fasting ke baad) normal 70-99 mg/dL hota hai (100-125 Prediabetes, ≥126 Diabetes). Khana khane ke theek 2 ghante baad Post Prandial (PPBS) normal < 140 mg/dL hota hai (140-199 Prediabetes, ≥200 Diabetes).
Kya Prediabetes (HbA1c 5.7 - 6.4%) ko reverse kiya ja sakta hai?
Haan, Prediabetes 100% reversible hai! Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) study ke anusar, agar aap apna 5 se 7% wazan kam karein, daily 30 minute brisk walk karein, aur refined carbs (chawal, maida, chini) kam karke fiber badhayein, to sugar level dobara normal range me aa jata hai.
HbA1c test har 3 mahine me karwana kyu zaroori hota hai?
Red Blood Cells (RBCs) ka jeevankaal lagbhag 90 se 120 din hota hai. HbA1c ye measure karta hai ki RBC ke hemoglobin ke sath kitni sugar chipki hui hai. Isliye ye daily ke utar-chadaav se prabhavit nahi hota aur pichhle 3 mahine ka exact control batata hai.
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar < 70 mg/dL) aane par turant kya karein?
Hypoglycemia me ghabrahat, pasina aana, kapkapi aur behoshi ka risk hota hai. Turant **Rule of 15** follow karein: 15 gram fast-acting sugar lein (3 chammach cheeni paani me gholkar, ya aadha cup fruit juice/candy). 15 minute baad dobara sugar check karein. Normal aane tak repeat karein.
Diabetes me kidney aur ankhon ko bachane ke liye kya checkup karwayein?
Har saal Urine Microalbumin (ACR) test karwayein taaki kidney damage ka shuruat me pata chale, saal me ek baar Fundus/Eye checkup (Diabetic Retinopathy ke liye) karwayein, aur pairon me numbness ya tingling ke liye Diabetic Foot checkup karwayein.
SaathiMed Diabetes Analyzer report se kya insights deta hai?
SaathiMed engine HbA1c se 90-day average blood glucose calculate karta hai, Fasting aur PPBS ka mismatch batata hai, Hypoglycemia alert deta hai, aur RSSDI guidelines ke anusar personalized carbohydrate control aur lifestyle guidance render karta hai.