How quickly does HbA1c change?

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Dr Hema Pratima

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Fellowship in Diabetes Mellitus
9+ Yrs

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The disadvantage of HbA1c is that it changes slowly. So any change you make to your diet, exercise or medication will take 6 weeks to show its effect, and the full impact of doing something different might not be visible for 2-3 months.

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