What is the normal range of HbA1c?
For people without diabetes, the normal range for the hemoglobin A1c level is between 4% and 5.6%.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
Any value above 6.5 means that one has diabetes.
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.
It is important for diabetics to have their A1C checked as it helps them to keep a check on diabetes.
One needs to take immediate action as anything above 6.5 means that one has 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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