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Does drinking water before blood test affect results?

Does drinking water before blood test affect results?

Drinking water does not affect the blood test results hugely. However, if you have been asked to fast then maintain a fasting timings of a minimum 8 hours and maximum 12 hours. During this time, you can sip water if you are feeling dehydrated.

Last updated on 17 May 2023

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My HbA1c is 7.6. What should I do?

You are immediately advised to take medications and be active everyday (45mins of brisk walk) daily. Avoid refined carbohydrates and sugars. Additionally, fill half of your plate with non starchy vegetables at every meal, and include lean protein and plant based fat to assist with blood sugar control

Last updated on 17 May 2023

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Why is my blood thick and my hemoglobin high?

Higher values of hemoglobin that is more than 16-17 in men and women indicate a underlying medical condition. This happens mostly because your body requires an increased oxygen carrying capacity. Additionally, it has been reported that it thickens the blood too making the body suceptible to medical conditions such as headaches.

Last updated on 17 May 2023

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How to improve my hb count of 9?

One way to increase hemoglobin content in the blood is to increase your iron intake. You can do this by eating foods rich in iron. These include spinach, liver and organ meat, cabbage, green beans, and tofu. Folate is a vitamin that your body uses to create haem and is present in spinach, rice, and meat. This way you can increase your hemoglobin levels quickly without medications.

Last updated on 17 May 2023

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Why did my hemoglobin drop in 2 weeks from 12 to 11.7?

If you are not undergoing chemotherapy and there is a drop in hemoglobin levels then it means you are under stress or not eating nutricious meals. This might be a possible cause for the drop in hemoglobin levels in two weeks.

Last updated on 17 May 2023

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What does a 6.2% hemoglobin A1c mean?

In general, below 5.7% is normal. Between 5.7% and 6.4% is diagnosed as prediabetes. 6.5% or higher in two separate tests indicates diabetes.

Last updated on 17 May 2023

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