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What is HbA1c test for diabetes diagnosis & can yoga alone cure diabetes? - Dr Kartikeya Kohli - Video
Overview
The HbA1c test, or glycated haemoglobin test, measures average blood sugar levels over a few months, reflecting long-term glucose control in diabetes. This test is crucial in diabetes management as it provides a comprehensive view of how well blood sugar has been controlled over time, unlike other tests that offer only a snapshot of current levels. Healthcare providers use HbA1c results to assess treatment effectiveness, set personalized goals, and adjust therapy for better diabetes management, reducing the risk of complications.
While yoga holds potential health benefits, it's essential to dispel the misconception that it alone can cure diabetes. While it complements management by enhancing flexibility and reducing stress, diabetes, a complex condition, demands a holistic approach. Genetics, lifestyle, and diet play crucial roles. True management involves medication, lifestyle changes, diet control, regular exercise, and medical supervision. So, while yoga is beneficial, it's a piece in the puzzle, not the sole solution to diabetes.
In this video, Dr Kartikeya Kohli, Consultant Internal Medicine from Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research, New Delhi, will explain the HbA1c test's significance and confront the misconception surrounding yoga as the sole remedy for diabetes. Dr Kohli delves into the importance of the HbA1c test while debunking the belief that yoga singularly cures diabetes.