{"product_id":"hba1c","title":"Glycosylated Hb (HbA1C)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"test-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"test-lead\"\u003eThe HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin) test shows your average blood sugar level over the past 2–3 months — the gold standard for diabetes monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat does this test check?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eMeasures the percentage of hemoglobin in red blood cells that has glucose attached to it. Because red blood cells live about 3 months, this reflects long-term blood sugar control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy get tested?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUnlike a single blood sugar reading, HbA1c captures your overall glucose management over time. It's essential for diagnosing diabetes, assessing treatment effectiveness, and guiding medication adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho should get this test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003ePeople diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes (every 3–6 months), individuals with prediabetes, and adults at risk for diabetes. No fasting required, making it convenient to take anytime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNo fasting required. This test can be taken at any time of day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NowExpress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55596731400360,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nowexpress.ph\/products\/hba1c","provider":"NowExpress","version":"1.0","type":"link"}