Shall we do Hb1c in empty stomach?
Yes, one can get a HBA1c done on empty stomach or post meals.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Yes, it is low. It indicates anemia. Take an iron rich diet and medication post consulting with a general practioner.
If your hemoglobin in 7.4 then, your skin may start to look pale, you will experience short of breathe and minor cuts will start to bleed longer than usual. It is advisable not to let anemia worsen and seek help from a medical professional at the earliest.
Hemoglobin levels are considered low if they are below 12 in women, and below 13 in males.
Hemoglobin levels can decrease speedily during operative procedures and unhealthy regimes. The effect can be seen as early as two weeks.
If you have good control over diabetes then the good news is that HBA1C can drop by 10%. But if your levels are higher than 7.5 then the drop is slower.
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