I have 20.2 haemoglobin level is it fine?
Higher values of hemoglobin that is more than 16-17 in men and women indicate a underlying medical condition. Consult with an Apollo doctor to know your exact cause.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
Patients with diabetes are more susceptible to anemia. So, maintain your blood sugar levels and stay vigilant about anemia. Check your blood sugar levels regularly.
For people without diabetes, the normal range for the hemoglobin A1c level is between 4% and 5.6%. Hemoglobin A1c levels between 5.7% and 6.4% mean you have prediabetes and a higher chance of getting diabetes. Levels of 6.5% or higher mean you have diabetes. A level 10 means your diabetes has shot up to alarming levels. Consult with your diabetologist at the earliest to avoid side effects such as foot amputation and blindness.
No, research suggests that chronic use of hemoglobin will increase HbA1C levels falsely. Hence, you are advised to take aspirin only if you have been advised by a doctor.
Hemoglobin levels are considered high in both males and females if they cross 16. 16 is okay and one can keep a track so that it doesnt exceed higher limits of hemoglobin counts.
It has been found that fruits and vegetables such as bananas, apples, apricots, papayas, tomatoes, spinach and water melon are known to increase hemoglobin levels in the body.
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