Fructosamine test

[gangadharan_nair]

The difference in the tests is that the Fructosamine measures the average over a period of 2-3 weeks, while the HbA1C measures the average over a period of 2-3 months. The HbA1C test reveals more long-term glucose control, while the fructosamine test reveals short-term.

Fructosamine testing may be used to help people with diabetes monitor and control their blood glucose levels in cases where the A1c test cannot be used and/or a shorter-term monitoring window is desired.

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[barani19 Administrator]

gangadharan_nair sir,

Why is this test not as famous as hba1c for measuring blood sugar levels? I feel this test will be very useful instead of doing frequent test using glucometer.

[gangadharan_nair in reply to barani19]

If your blood sugar level raises while taking medications such as prednisone (glucosteroids), the doctor may order such test (Fructosamian test). Steroids cause hyperglycemia and hypertension.