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What does a 6.2% hemoglobin A1c mean?
What does a 6.2% hemoglobin A1c mean?
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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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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Why do males have higher hemoglobin levels than females?
The exact cause is not known. However, sex hormones play a very vital role in hemoglobin production and hence males have slightly higher hemoglobin levels than females.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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