A simple blood draw can reveal far more than most people realize. Doctors often start with a Complete Blood Count (CBC) to check overall health. It measures red cells, white cells, hemoglobin, and ...

A Lancet discussion warns that HbA1c tests may not always be reliable in India, where anemia and nutritional deficiencies are common. HbA1c can overestimate or underestimate blood sugar levels, ...

Abstract: A considerable gap is noted between a measured value of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and its estimation from blood glucose (BG) levels; this gap needs to be resolved to improve glycemic control in ...