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Anaemia and HbA1c blood sugar test results

HbA1c and anaemia: Why your blood sugar test may not tell the full story

September 03, 2026 11:00 am

Anaemia can affect red blood cells, which play an important role in HbA1c testing. Experts explain how different types of anaemia may influence blood sugar test results.

'What is a good HbA1c level for type 2 diabetes?'

May 12, 2026 5:48 pm

Remember that HbA1c doesn’t show how much glucose jumps day to day

'What is the best way to monitor blood glucose levels over time if the HbA1c test isn’t reliable for everyone?'

May 06, 2026 5:39 pm

In clinical practice, it’s important to combine these tools rather than rely on a single number

'I am type 2 diabetic; HbA1c is 7.3, feel tired and lazy especially in the morning. How do I solve this?'

September 06, 2025 9:00 pm

Sometimes, deficiencies in vitamins such as B12 or D may also contribute to fatigue, so it is important to have these levels checked and corrected

'I am diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at age 34. My present HBa1C is 6.8 per cent. What should I do to further lower the A1C?'

August 18, 2025 12:30 pm

Not getting at least six hours of sleep or carrying high levels of stress may spike blood sugar, regardless of how healthy your diet is

All about kulekhara leaves, often consumed in 'Bengali households as a home remedy to boost haemoglobin'

July 30, 2025 5:40 pm

Its use should be guided by a qualified healthcare provider or clinical dietitian, said clinical dietitian Garima Goyal

we can help boost our kids' haemoglobin levels through the foods they eat.

Five foods to help increase haemoglobin levels in children

November 28, 2025 5:25 pm

Some underlying medical conditions like chronic kidney disease, inflammatory bowel disease, or certain infections, can interfere with haemoglobin production or red blood cell survival.

Here's what happens to the body when your haemoglobin level is consistently high

October 17, 2024 3:30 pm

Haemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body

Mira Kapoor relishes 'haak saag in bed'; know about the Kashmiri green leafy dish

January 06, 2023 4:58 pm

"Haak saag in bed. #winterdelight" Mira Kapoor shared on her Instagram Stories

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In a first, Maharashtra's public health dept conducts regular checkup of newly married couples

December 19, 2022 7:36 am

The health department volunteers check body mass index (BMI) and haemoglobin among other other health parameters of newly married couples from different districts, with an aim of early detection and intervention under the mother and children health programmes across the state.