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What causes HbA1c to increase?

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What causes HbA1c to increase?

Uncontrolled blood glucose levels can cause HbA1C to increase.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How does HbA1C work?

The amount of HbA1c formed is directly related to the amount of glucose in your blood. Red blood cells live for an average of 120 days, so HbA1c gives an indication of how much sugar there has been in your blood over the past few months.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How does the A1c test identify glucose levels?

The A1C test measures the amount of hemoglobin with attached glucose and reflects your average blood glucose levels over the past 3 months

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Are people who are experiencing HbA1c 6.5 diabetic?

No, they fall under prediabetes.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How does A1C correlate with blood sugar?

The A1C test result is reported as a percentage. The higher the percentage, the higher your blood glucose levels have been. A normal A1C level is below 5.7 percent.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What happens if HbA1c is 11.5?

An A1C above 9% increases the risk of long-term diabetes complications like blindness, nerve damage, and kidney failure.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Glycated Hemoglobin, HbA1c, Glycosylated Hemoglobin

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