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Why do males have higher hemoglobin levels than females?

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Why do males have higher hemoglobin levels than females?

The exact cause is not known. However, sex hormones play a very vital role in hemoglobin production and hence males have slightly higher hemoglobin levels than females.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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How to increase hemoglobin immediately?

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.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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How much can your A1C drop in 3 months?

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.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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My HbA1c is 7.6. What should I do?

You are immediately advised to take medications and be active everyday (45mins of brisk walk) daily. Avoid refined carbohydrates and sugars. Additionally, fill half of your plate with non starchy vegetables at every meal, and include lean protein and plant based fat to assist with blood sugar control

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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What is the cause of very high hemoglobin levels?

High hemoglobin levels are most often caused by low oxygen levels in the blood (hypoxia), present over a long period of time. Common reasons include undiagnosed medical conditions such as bone marrow disease that causes abnormal increase in red blood cells (polycythemia vera) and heart diseases. In addition, certain medications can also hamper with hemoglobin levels.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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Why do males have higher hemoglobin levels than females?

The exact cause is not known. However, sex hormones play a very vital role in hemoglobin production and hence males have slightly higher hemoglobin levels than females.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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