The amount of HbA1c in your blood gives an impression of the average blood sugar level in the past two to three months. Hb stands for haemoglobin, which is a protein in your red blood cells. It ensures that oxygen can be transported in your blood.

Glucose likes to attach itself to the protein haemoglobin, and once it is attached to it, it does not let go. When glucose is attached to haemoglobin, this is called haemoglobin HbA1c. If you are well adjusted and you have had few high blood sugar levels in the past 2 to 3 months, the HbA1c will be within the desired values. If you have many irregularities, the value will probably be higher.

Usually, you can say that an HbA1c between 53 and 58 mmol / l is satisfactory, an HbA1c below is ideal and an HbA1c that is above it, poses more risks of long-term complications. A high HbA1c is, therefore, always a reason to look critically at what can be improved, to prevent the risk of damage to your body in the future due to excessive sugars.