What is HbA1c in a diabetic patient?
The hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test measures the amount of blood sugar (glucose) attached to your hemoglobin.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
Yes, it is high and one needs to take immediate action.
Any value above 6.5 means that one has diabetes.
It is important for diabetics to have their A1C checked as it helps them to keep a check on diabetes.
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.
For people without diabetes, the normal range for the hemoglobin A1c level is between 4% and 5.6%.
Glycated Hemoglobin, HbA1c, Glycosylated Hemoglobin
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