What is a good HBA1C test result?
HbA1c is your average blood glucose (sugar) level for the last two to three months. If you have diabetes, an ideal HbA1c level is 48mmol/mol (6.5%) or below.
Last updated on 13 Sep 2023
For people without diabetes, the normal range for the hemoglobin A1c level is between 4% and 5.6%.
You are recommended to move your body every day. Aim for 30-60 minutes of moderate exercise 5 days per week. Fill half of your plate with non-starchy veggies at every meal, as well as some lean protein and plant-based fat to assist with blood sugar control.
Ideally, HBA1C should be tested every 3 months. But one can get it done once in 6 months too.
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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