There were two HbA1c tests done one week apart. The first result was 5.6, and the second result was 5.7. If I am prediabetic, please suggest what to do next. Can it be reduced below 5.7 without prediabetic medications?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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An HbA1c of 5.7 percent is on the lower edge of prediabetes. This slight rise is not alarming but does call for lifestyle management. With proper diet, such as low carb, high fiber, regular exercise, weight control, and avoiding sugar, many people bring HbA1c back below 5.7 percent without medicines. Keep tracking it every 3 to 6 months.

Dr. Kamran Suggests...

Take a FBS (Fasting Blood Sugar )Test Test or Take a HbA1c Test (Hemoglobin A1c) Test

Book FBS (Fasting Blood Sugar )Test Test Book HbA1c Test (Hemoglobin A1c) Test

Answered 01/09/2025

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