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Dr. Kakalee K Saha
Diabetologist
25 yrs exp
Mumbai
All the tests ie fbs/ppbs, self monitoring, oral glucose tolerance test, fructosamine and hbA1c have different uses for us doctors to prescribe medicines correctly.
If u are over weight have a sedentary lifestyle, irregular food habits or family history of diabetes you should check fbs and hba1c every 6 months.
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Dr. Nikhil Prabhu
Diabetologist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
HbA1c is last 3 months average sugar report and do not get affected with meal intake on the test day. It's more reliable.
If you are above 40 yrs
Atlest once in a year
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Healthy Diet and regular exercise is key to control sugar levels
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