Know what your HbA1c result mean

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HbA1C test (glycated haemoglobin)

Shows average blood sugar over a period of 2 or 3 months, Diagnoses
It helps monitor:
Diabetes

How to interpret HbA1C ?

Normal: HbA1C below 5.7%
Prediabetes: HbA1C between 5.7% and 6.4%
Diabetes: A1C of 6.5% or higher

Implications of high HbA1C?

Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Cardiovascular disease, Neuropathy, Kidney damage, Eye damage, Foot problems