What happens if HbA1c is 11.5?
An A1C above 9% increases the risk of long-term diabetes complications like blindness, nerve damage, and kidney failure.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
No, they fall under prediabetes.
Yes, it depends on how well you maintain your HbA1C levels.
Yes, with medications and regular exercise along with diet control, one can bring HbA1C levels lower.
The amount of HbA1c formed is directly related to the amount of glucose in your blood. Red blood cells live for an average of 120 days, so HbA1c gives an indication of how much sugar there has been in your blood over the past few months.
Glycated Hemoglobin, HbA1c, Glycosylated Hemoglobin
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