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My hemoglobin is 17.4. Am I okay?

My hemoglobin is 17.4. Am I okay?

My hemoglobin is 17.4. Am I okay?

In males, a healthy hemoglobin level is between 13.2 and 16.6 grams per deciliter of blood (g/dL). In females, a hemoglobin count of between 11.6 and 15 g/dL is considered normal and healthy. 17.4 is slightly on the higher side you must consult a doctor specially if you are feeling tired and bruising easily.

Last updated on 17 May 2023

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What happens when hemoglobin decreases to 7.4?

If your hemoglobin in 7.4 then, your skin may start to look pale, you will experience short of breathe and minor cuts will start to bleed longer than usual. It is advisable not to let anemia worsen and seek help from a medical professional at the earliest.

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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.

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Why is HBA1C for 3 months?

An A1C test can show your average glucose level for the past three months because: Glucose sticks to hemoglobin for as long as the red blood cells are alive. The red blood cells live for three months. This is the reason HBA1C is done every 3 months.

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What happens when HbA1c is high?

A high HbA1c means you have too much sugar in your blood. This means you are more likely to develop diabetes complications, like serious problems with your eyes and feet

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How can we increase the hemoglobin content in our blood?

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.

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