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What happen when hemoglobin reaches 16?

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What happen when hemoglobin reaches 16?

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.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Why do males have higher hemoglobin levels than females?

The exact cause is not known. However, sex hormones play a very vital role in hemoglobin production and hence males have slightly higher hemoglobin levels than females.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How bad is A1C value 10?

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.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What happens when HbA1c is high?

A high HbA1c means you have too much sugar in your blood. This means you are more likely to develop diabetes complications, like serious problems with your eyes and feet

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How to improve my hb count of 9?

One way to increase hemoglobin content in the blood is to increase your iron intake. You can do this by eating foods rich in iron. These include spinach, liver and organ meat, cabbage, green beans, and tofu. Folate is a vitamin that your body uses to create haem and is present in spinach, rice, and meat. This way you can increase your hemoglobin levels quickly without medications.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Shall we do Hb1c in empty stomach?

Yes, one can get a HBA1c done on empty stomach or post meals.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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