Your clinical guide to using HbA1c to improve diabetes care Used widely in both clinical practice and research, HbA1c is the primary measure for assessing long-term glycaemic status and is also a key diagnostic tool for diabetes. Because of its strong association with diabetes-related complications, HbA1c plays an essential role in setting treatment targets and guiding management decisions. Developed by the Australian Diabetes Educators Association, this guide explains how HbA1c is used in diagnosing and managing diabetes, its limitations, and its relationship to everyday blood glucose management. Guide contents include: HbA1c targets Use of HbA1c in the management of diagnosed diabetes Use of HbA1c for diagnosis of diabetes Limitations of HbA1c Relationship between HbA1c and SMBG HbA1c and CGM statistics HbA1c measurement Download the latest guide.
