What happens when HbA1c is high?
A high HbA1c means you have too much sugar in your blood. This means you are more likely to develop diabetes complications, like serious problems with your eyes and feet
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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.
No, it is not dangerous. It can be resolved with diet and medications. However, if left untreated it can lead to blood clots, heart attack and strokes.
Yes, it is low. It indicates anemia. Take an iron rich diet and medication post consulting with a general practioner.
No it is not harmful.The doctor will advise you blood donation after testing your blood. If you do not have any blood related disorders such as hemophillia you can donate blood to your loved ones in case of emergency.
One way of coping with anemia is to increase your iron intake. You can do this by eating foods rich in iron. These include spinach, liver and organ meat, cabbage, green beans, and tofu. Folate is a vitamin that your body uses to create haem and is present in spinach, rice, and meat. This way you can increase your hemoglobin levels quickly without medications.
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