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  • 25 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I've just got my lab results back, and I'm a bit confused about them. My hba1c level is 5.1, which I know falls within the normal range of 4.6 to 5.6. But my fasting glucose level came back as 108, and I've read that the normal range is usually 70 to 100. What could be the reason behind this?

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Visit your Physician for appropriate management

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Consult a Endocrinologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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