Laboratory Investigations
Blood and tissue tests that guide treatment and monitor healing.
HbA1c Test in India for Diabetic Foot Care
An HbA1c test in India measures your average blood sugar over the past two to three months the single most important number for diabetic foot risk and wound healing. At EDFC, Dr. Ashutosh Shah's team pairs HbA1c with infection and organ-function tests to understand why a foot problem is happening and how fast it can heal.
What is an HbA1c test and why it matters for your feet?
HbA1c shows the percentage of haemoglobin coated in sugar, reflecting your average control over recent months. An HbA1c of 6.5% or above is used to diagnose diabetes, and a general target for many adults is below 7% though your doctor sets a target suited to you. Higher long-term sugar damages nerves and blood vessels and slows wound healing.
With around 101 million adults living with diabetes in India (ICMR-INDIAB national study, 2023), blood work is central to foot care. Beyond HbA1c, infection markers and wound cultures guide antibiotic choices. At EDFC — India's first chain dedicated to foot care these are ordered and interpreted by Dr. Ashutosh Shah (M.S., M.Ch.) in Surat (Gujarat) and Vizianagaram (Andhra Pradesh).
Which lab tests might you need?
- HbA1c — 2–3 month blood-sugar average; foundation of diabetes control
- Fasting & post-meal glucose — current sugar levels
- CRP & ESR — inflammation and infection markers (useful in osteomyelitis)
- CBC — checks for infection and anaemia, which slows healing
- Wound swab culture — identifies bacteria and the right antibiotic
- Kidney function & lipid profile — common in long-standing diabetes
When to see a doctor in India: a non-healing wound, fever, or signs of infection warrant urgent blood tests. Lab work supports imaging when bone infection is suspected.
What happens during testing
- Review — Dr. Shah selects the tests that answer your specific foot problem.
- Sample collection — a small blood draw, plus a wound swab if there is an open wound.
- HbA1c & glucose — to assess control and healing potential.
- Infection panel — CRP, ESR, CBC, and culture where needed.
- Plan — results are explained and linked to your treatment and target.
Why choose EDFC in India
- Specialist-led by Dr. Ashutosh Shah (M.S., M.Ch.), 22+ years' experience.
- Dedicated foot care — India's first chain built only for foot and ulcer care.
- Two branches — Surat, Gujarat and Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.
- Healing-focused — control and infection data speed ulcer recovery.
Content on this page is medically reviewed by Dr. Ashutosh Shah. Start with a comprehensive foot evaluation or book a visit.
