- male
- 60 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm diabetic and have been for about 45 months. My latest HBA1C reading came back as 5.6, and I'm trying to understand what that really means. Also, I noticed my mean blood glucose level is 122 mgdL. Could you explain if that's considered normal or not? I'm a bit concerned and would love some clarity.
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normal hba1c is 5.6 and if your fasting is 122mgdl then it comes under pre diabetic range
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Consult a Endocrinologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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