Should I worry if glycohemoglobin (HbA1C) is 6.7?
One needs to take immediate action as anything above 6.5 means that one has diabetes.
Last updated on 13 Sep 2023
The hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test measures the amount of blood sugar (glucose) attached to your hemoglobin.
A normal A1C level is below 5.7%, a level of 5.7% to 6.4% indicates prediabetes, and a level of 6.5% or more indicates diabetes.
It is important for diabetics to have their A1C checked as it helps them to keep a check on diabetes.
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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