Glycated hemoglobin
Glycated Hemoglobin
Glycated hemoglobin (pronounced: gly-kay-ted hee-muh-gloh-bin), also known as HbA1c, is a form of hemoglobin that is chemically linked to a sugar. The term 'glycated' is derived from the Greek word 'glykys', which means sweet.
Etymology
The term 'glycated' is derived from the Greek word 'glykys', which means sweet. Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. The 'A1c' part of the term refers to a specific component of hemoglobin that is most susceptible to glycation, which is the process of adding a sugar molecule to a protein or lipid.
Definition
Glycated hemoglobin is a measure of the average glucose level in the blood over the past two to three months. It is used as a diagnostic tool in diabetes management, providing an overview of long-term blood sugar control.
Related Terms
- Hemoglobin: A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
- Glucose: A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.
- Diabetes: A group of metabolic disorders characterized by a high blood sugar level over a prolonged period.
- Glycation: The result of a sugar molecule bonding to a protein or lipid molecule without enzymatic regulation.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Glycated hemoglobin
- Wikipedia's article - Glycated hemoglobin
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