HbA1c, Blood Sugar Profile, CBC
The core blood tests that reveal your sugar control and readiness to heal a foot wound, in India.
HbA1c, a blood sugar profile and a complete blood count (CBC) are the core blood tests for the diabetic foot in India, showing how well your diabetes is controlled and whether infection or anaemia is present, the factors that most affect whether a foot wound will heal. At Elegance Diabetic Foot & Ulcer Clinic (EDFC) these are ordered and interpreted by Dr. Ashutosh Shah at our clinics in Surat, Gujarat and Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.
Why These Blood Tests Matter
High blood sugar slows healing and feeds infection. The IWGDF 2023 guidelines stress good glucose control as part of healing and preventing diabetic foot ulcers. These blood tests show the starting point and let progress be tracked.
What Each Test Shows
- HbA1c: your average blood sugar over the past two to three months.
- Blood sugar profile: fasting and after-meal glucose on the day.
- CBC: signs of infection (white cells) and anaemia, which slows healing.
- Together they reveal how ready your body is to heal a wound.
- They are repeated to check that treatment is working.
Who Should Get These Tests
- Anyone with a diabetic foot ulcer or non-healing wound.
- People with a suspected foot infection.
- Patients being planned for foot surgery.
- Everyone with diabetes as part of routine preventive care.
Why Choose EDFC and Dr. Ashutosh Shah
EDFC is India’s first chain of clinics dedicated to diabetic foot care, and blood results here are read specifically in the context of your foot. Poor control is addressed alongside wound care, so healing and prevention move together, supported by structured wound management.
What Happens After the Tests
If control is poor, a plan to improve blood sugar is started alongside wound treatment. Anaemia or signs of infection are acted on quickly. Improving these numbers directly improves your chance of healing.
Book Your Diabetic Foot Blood Tests
Know your healing baseline. Message us on WhatsApp (+91 83205 00350) or book a consultation with Dr. Shah in Surat or Vizianagaram.
This page is educational and does not replace an in-person diagnosis. Please have any non-healing wound or diabetes concern assessed by a qualified doctor.