How Quick Lower A1c?
Glycated hemoglobin; Glycosylated hemoglobin; Hemoglobin - glycosylated; A1C; GHb; Glycohemoglobin; Diabetic control index
Normal Values
An HbA1c of 6% or less is normal.
If your it is above 6.5%, you may be diagnosed with diabetes.
If you have diabetes, try to keep your level at or below 7%. But you and your health care provider must decide what a normal level is for you.
Talk with your doctor about the meaning of your test results.
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