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What is a good HBA1C test result?
What is a good HBA1C test result?
What is a good HBA1C test result?
HbA1c is your average blood glucose (sugar) level for the last two to three months. If you have diabetes, an ideal HbA1c level is 48mmol/mol (6.5%) or below.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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Is HbA1c 6.7 too high?
Yes, it is high and one needs to take immediate action.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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What is HbA1c in a diabetic patient?
The hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test measures the amount of blood sugar (glucose) attached to your hemoglobin.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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How quickly does HbA1c change?
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.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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How often should HbA1c be tested?
Ideally, HBA1C should be tested every 3 months. But one can get it done once in 6 months too.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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What does the HbA1c level indicate diabetes?
Any value above 6.5 means that one has diabetes.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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HBA1C (GLYCATED HEMOGLOBIN)
HbA1c Glycated Hemoglobin, Glycated Hemoglobin, HbA1c
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