Hemaglobin levels

[Io1000]

My recent routine blood test shows a haemoglobin level of 6.3.I am told that this is odd but nothing to worry about and I will be contacted by a GP eventually.Can anyone tell me if this is because of P.A. or medication or another anaemia.Any advise would be gratefully received.I am 87 so not surprised at anything.Many thanks.

[Hockey_player]

It's good if you want advice on test results to include the units and also the range that is considered normal for the test. I can't help you but someone else if they have that info.

[Laura5]

That sounds very low. You must be exhausted? I would think they should get back to you quite quickly.

[Mysteriillness]

Hi Im a nurse and that is very low Hb. At the least they should have spoken to you quickly with a plan for next steps. Are you aware that you ave been losing blood from anywhere ? Are you eating iron rich foods (many older people often dont). They need to find out why and then treat.

[Io1000 in reply to Mysteriillness]

Hello.,I don’t know what the 6.3 refers to but the secretary said it was high?and the normal is between 4.0 and 5.9.I have no idea what the measurement is referring to.I am a retired nurse but am very out of touch.Have you any idea please.I am always tired and exhausted but put that down to PA and Age.Thank you for replying.Ann

[helvella in reply to Io1000]

The only test in my recent blood tests which has a range that is even similar is:

Red Blood Cells 4.40 - 5.80 (trillions of cells per litre).

[Io1000 in reply to helvella]

Thankyou helvella

[Io1000 in reply to Io1000]

Mystery solved .Its my HbA1c number so glycated haemoglobin.

Sorry to have bothered you and everyone.Now just have to lose weight.

[helvella in reply to Io1000]

Are you/they absolutely sure?

Again, from my recent blood tests, HbA1c had the ranges below:

General: 20 - 42

Non-diabetic 20 - < 42

Prediabetes 42 - < 48

Diabetes >= 48

Good control 48 - 59

All in mmol/mol.

None of those would be likely to be confused with your result.

[prillyb12 in reply to Io1000]

Study up on low glycemic index foods and change out your hi GLI foods. It's not just about weight. But empty calories are usually a part of the problem.