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What is the side effect of iron injection?

What is the side effect of iron injection?

Usually, there are no side effects of iron injections. However, certain patients have reported that you may experience swelling, nausea or GERD problems post taking the injections.

Last updated on 17 May 2023

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Does blood sugar affect hemoglobin levels?

Patients with diabetes are more susceptible to anemia. So, maintain your blood sugar levels and stay vigilant about anemia. Check your blood sugar levels regularly.

Last updated on 17 May 2023

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Why is HBA1C for 3 months?

An A1C test can show your average glucose level for the past three months because: Glucose sticks to hemoglobin for as long as the red blood cells are alive. The red blood cells live for three months. This is the reason HBA1C is done every 3 months.

Last updated on 17 May 2023

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What fruits should you eat to increase hemoglobin?

It has been found that fruits and vegetables such as bananas, apples, apricots, papayas, tomatoes, spinach and water melon are known to increase hemoglobin levels in the body.

Last updated on 17 May 2023

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Why is my blood thick and my hemoglobin high?

Higher values of hemoglobin that is more than 16-17 in men and women indicate a underlying medical condition. This happens mostly because your body requires an increased oxygen carrying capacity. Additionally, it has been reported that it thickens the blood too making the body suceptible to medical conditions such as headaches.

Last updated on 17 May 2023

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What does a 6.2% hemoglobin A1c mean?

In general, below 5.7% is normal. Between 5.7% and 6.4% is diagnosed as prediabetes. 6.5% or higher in two separate tests indicates diabetes.

Last updated on 17 May 2023

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