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Can A1C be high and blood sugar low?

Can A1C be high and blood sugar low?

Yes, it is possible.

Last updated on 29 Mar 2023

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Why is my HbA1c high even though glucose is normal?

It is possible to have high A1C levels without diabetes in rare cases. Iron, folate etc can also increase HBA1C levels.

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Which is more accurate, A1C or fasting glucose?

Both are accurate. A1C gives the control for 3 months whereas fasting glucose will give the results for that particular day.

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Which is the best time to test HbA1c?

The best time would be in the morning or evening.

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What is the difference between HBA1C and blood sugar levels?

The difference is A1C is the mean average for 3 months of control of blood sugar levels. Whereas fasting blood sugar levels are of the same day.

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My fasting blood sugar is 110 and hba1c is 5.1 . Is this normal?

Fasting blood sugar (in the morning, before eating) should be Less than 100 mg/dL. 1-2 hours after a meal should be Less than 140 mg/dL. And 2-3 hours after eating should be Less than 100 mg/dL

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