Can you estimate your HbA1c without a lab? Yes by using your home sugar readings and a simple formula.
Formula is HbA1c (%) = (Average Blood Sugar + 46.7) ÷ 28.7
Example: If your average sugar is 160 mg/dL → HbA1c ≈ 7.2%
Based on the ADAG study (120K+ readings), this method is ~84% accurate within 0.5-0.6% of lab results.
It is not a substitute for lab tests. Avoid if you have anemia, kidney issues, or recent blood loss.
This is a simple, budget-friendly tool to track sugar control between visits.
Disclaimer: Always best to take HBA1C in the laboratory to rule out the accurate results and this is just an approximate calculation.
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JAKSTAR PHARMA
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