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The HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin) test precisely measures the percentage of sugar-coated or glycated hemoglobin in your blood. The test results represent the proportion of hemoglobin in your blood that has been glycated. 

Hemoglobin, a vital protein found in red blood cells, is responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body. Hemoglobin A is the most abundant form of hemoglobin, and when blood sugar levels increase, a higher proportion of hemoglobin A becomes glycated. As red blood cells have a lifespan of approximately 120 days, the sugar molecules remain attached to the hemoglobin for the duration of the cell's life. Consequently, the HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin) test offers insight into your average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months.

The RBS (Random Blood Sugar) test measures the amount of glucose circulating in your blood at any random time. Since glucose levels vary during the day depending on meals, physical activity, and hormone balance, this test provides a quick snapshot of your body’s ability to regulate sugar.

Persistently high random glucose levels may indicate insulin resistance, prediabetes, or diabetes mellitus (type 1 or type 2). It can also be used to check how well diabetes is being managed with medication, diet, or lifestyle changes.