One medium tomato contains about 35 calories. Tomatoes are a source of lycopene, a strong antioxidant and anti-cancer agent. Studies show tomatoes are helpful in preventing the incidence of cervical and pancreatic cancer. Banana tomatoes are perfect for canning and make delicious sauces.
HbA1c blood glucose test for diabetes. HbA1c is an important average measure of how well a person's diabetes is being controlled over the previous 2 to 3 months. HbA1c or haemoglobin A1c blood test, is also known as the glycated haemoglobin test or glycohaemoglobin.
While the HbA1c (hemoglobin A1c, or glycated hemoglobin) test has long been used to evaluate long-term blood glucose control in people with known diabetes, only in 2010 was it approved as a diagnostic test by the American Diabetes Association. An HbA1c level of 6.5% or higher indicates diabetes when the test is used for diagnosis.