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What does a 6.2% hemoglobin A1c mean?

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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 09 Dec 2024

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I have 20.2 haemoglobin level is it fine?

Higher values of hemoglobin that is more than 16-17 in men and women indicate a underlying medical condition. Consult with an Apollo doctor to know your exact cause.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What hemoglobin level is dangerously low?

Hemoglobin levels are considered low if they are below 12 in women, and below 13 in males.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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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 09 Dec 2024

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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 09 Dec 2024

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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 09 Dec 2024

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