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Are people who are experiencing HbA1c 6.5 diabetic?
Are people who are experiencing HbA1c 6.5 diabetic?
Are people who are experiencing HbA1c 6.5 diabetic?
No, they fall under prediabetes.
Last updated on 13 Sep 2023
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How does HbA1C work?
The amount of HbA1c formed is directly related to the amount of glucose in your blood. Red blood cells live for an average of 120 days, so HbA1c gives an indication of how much sugar there has been in your blood over the past few months.
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How does the A1c test identify glucose levels?
The A1C test measures the amount of hemoglobin with attached glucose and reflects your average blood glucose levels over the past 3 months
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Why do doctors advise the HBA1C test every three months?
Doctors advise HbA1C tests for people who have diabetes every three months to evaluate if a person has good control or bad control of blood sugar levels over a period of 90 days.
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Can I still be in the normal range if my first HbA1c is 6.5?
Yes, it depends on how well you maintain your HbA1C levels.
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What does the HBA1C 6.9 count mean?
It means that you have diabetes.
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HbA1c, Glycated Hemoglobin
Glycated Hemoglobin, HbA1c, Glycosylated Hemoglobin
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