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Can I still be in the normal range if my first HbA1c is 6.5?
Can I still be in the normal range if my first HbA1c is 6.5?
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.
Last updated on 13 Sep 2023
Related Questions
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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What happens if HbA1c is 11.5?
An A1C above 9% increases the risk of long-term diabetes complications like blindness, nerve damage, and kidney failure.
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What does the HBA1C level of 6.5 signify?
The HBA1C level of 6.5 signifies that one is prediabetic.
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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 fast can one change the HbA1c result?
One can change HBA1C results within six weeks.
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