What is HbA1C Level ?

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[gangadharan_nair]

HbA1c is a lab test that shows the average level of blood sugar (glucose) over the previous 3 months. It shows how well you are controlling your diabetes.

An HbA1c of 5.6% or less is normal.

The following are the results when the HbA1c is being used to diagnose diabetes:--

* Normal: Less than 5.7%

* Pre-diabetes: 5.7% to 6.4%

* Diabetes: 6.5% or higher

If you have diabetes, you and your doctor or nurse will discuss the correct range for you. For many people the goal is to keep your level at or below 6.5 - 7%.

HbA1c tests are not accurate enough to be used for initial diagnosis of diabetes.

Sources:--

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HbA1c

nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/enc...

merckmanuals.com/profession...

[Elizabeth_1946]

It is the average sugar level in the blood for three months.

[ShooterGeorge in reply to Elizabeth_1946]

Not exaclly, Elizabeth. Please see the comment below.

[Caveman1951]

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