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What is normal A1C level

By Anonymous June 29, 2017 - 9:25am
 
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The levels can be expressed in different ways and mean the same thing. For people who don't have diabetes, the normal range for an A1c is between 4 percent and 6 percent. This number is the percent of glucose attached to their red blood cells. This means their average blood sugar is between 70 and 126 mg/dl.

June 11, 2018 - 4:52pm
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Hello Anonymous,

Welcome to EmpowHER.

The A1C test is a common blood test used to diagnose type 1 and type 2 diabetes and then to gauge how well you're managing your diabetes. The A1C test goes by many other names, including glycated hemoglobin, glycosylated hemoglobin, hemoglobin A1C and HbA1c.

The A1C test result reflects your average blood sugar level for the past two to three months.

An A1C level below 5.7 percent is considered normal. An A1C between 5.7 and 6.4 percent signals pre-diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is diagnosed when the A1C is over 6.5 percent. For many people with type 2 diabetes, the goal is to lower A1C levels to a healthier percentage.

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Maryann

June 29, 2017 - 11:09am
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Anonymous (reply to Maryann Gromisch RN)

Why is it said by Speacilists say that the normal recommend level is 115 and under 7.00??

June 11, 2018 - 4:13am
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