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My HbA1c is 7.6. What should I do?

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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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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What is the side effect of iron injection?

Usually, there are no side effects of iron injections. However, certain patients have reported that you may experience swelling, nausea or GERD problems post taking the injections.

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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How bad is A1C value 10?

For people without diabetes, the normal range for the hemoglobin A1c level is between 4% and 5.6%. Hemoglobin A1c levels between 5.7% and 6.4% mean you have prediabetes and a higher chance of getting diabetes. Levels of 6.5% or higher mean you have diabetes. A level 10 means your diabetes has shot up to alarming levels. Consult with your diabetologist at the earliest to avoid side effects such as foot amputation and blindness.

Last updated on 17 May 2023

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Can you die from low hemoglobin?

Yes critically low hemoglobin can cause death.

Last updated on 17 May 2023

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