Is HbA1c 6.7 too high?
Yes, it is high and one needs to take immediate action.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
It can be measured by affinity chromatographic methods.
The significance of the HbA1c test lies in the diagnosis and the prognosis of the diabetes patients, which lends it to a detailed understanding of insulin and insulin resistance.
For people without diabetes, the normal range for the hemoglobin A1c level is between 4% and 5.6%.
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.
Glycated Hemoglobin, HbA1c, Glycosylated Hemoglobin
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