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Hba1c

HbA1c or otherwise called hemoglobin A1c test or glycated hemoglobin test is a test to determine your average blood sugar over the past 2 to 3 months. This test detects the amount of glucose bound hemoglobin in your blood. The normal range of HbA1c is 4 to 5.6 %.

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Is my HbA1C level satisfactory?

Query: Hello, I am a 53-year-old male, 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 164 pounds. I have type 2 diabetes without medication. Typically, my A1C hovers around 5.4, but this summer, I lost 12 pounds through training and recently gained it all back. Upon testing, my A1C has now lowered to 5.0. Should I con...  Read Full »


Dr. Nagaraj

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. For your height, an ideal weight falls between 165 to 176 pounds. In the general population, an HbA1c (hemoglobin A1c) of less than 5.7 is considered normal, and for diabetics, maintaining levels below 6 is advisable. Your usual level o...  Read Full »

My diabetic mother has frequent body aches. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, My mother has an 18-year history of type 2 diabetes mainly due to stress. HbA1c is 11 % and fasting blood sugar level is 247 mg/dL with G.M.SR 2. Her ESR is 40. She is suffering from frequent body aches these days especially in shoulders. In the past, she has taken Glimestar. Please he...  Read Full »


Dr. Suneetha B S

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A fasting blood sugar level of 247 mg/dL is quite high and HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) of 11 indicates uncontrolled blood sugar. The medication that your mother is taking is not sufficient to control her blood sugar. She definitely needs a revision of her prescription....  Read Full »

Can insulin help stabilize my fluctuating sugar levels?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old female. I had diabetes during pregnancy, and it continues after childbirth. Now I have been a diabetic patient for the past three years. My average sugar levels range from 100 mg/dl to 245 mg/dl. My sugar levels are not stable at all, and I consulted my first doctor,...  Read Full »


Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query, and from what you have mentioned, it appears that you have diabetes. However, your blood sugar is not so uncontrolled that you must take insulin. You can do one thing, do an HbA1c test and then get back to me to put you on better treatment. Hop...  Read Full »

How do I maintain my blood sugar levels?

Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with type II diabetes five years back. I have maintained good sugar control. Currently, I am taking Trulicity 1.5 weekly, Lantus nightly and 2000 mg of Metformin with my evening meal. Toward the end of last year, my diet was not good, as I was eating a lot of carbohydr...  Read Full »


Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since you have started proper diet control, your blood sugar levels are getting better and better day by day. Yes, it does take some time to get back to normal once you are careful about your diet and exercise. You can check your HbA1c levels now and after three mont...  Read Full »

I have health anxiety. Can you review my reports?

Query: Hello doctor,Please evaluate my health report. I suffer from health anxiety. Currently, I am taking Nebistar 2.5 mg.  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In your attached reports triglycerides are a little bit high (attachment removed to protect patient identity). All other findings are not that much significant. Your HbA1c (glycosylated hemoglobin) level is also borderline. So you can adopt a healthy lifestyle with m...  Read Full »

My husband has high uric acid levels. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I have attached the laboratory report of my husband. Currently, he is not on any medication. His uric acid is high as per the report. Please examine the reports and let me know if any supplement required. Thanks.  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Majid Hanif

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns.  Read Full »

I underwent sputum culture tests. Please review my reports.

Query: Hi doctor, I am having a fever for about a month now. So, I have done a master health checkup and the report shows raised PLBS 184, SGPT 121, LDL 112, and fatty liver. My chest X-ray PA view shows right lower zone soft tissue opacity. Because of the soft tissue opacity fever pack, thyroid profile, b...  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on these reports, you are suffering from pneumonia .As your PPBS (postprandial blood sugar) is high, you need further evaluation and treatment. I would advise you to get a CT chest done. Also, get a sputum fungal stain and culture done. Check HbA1c (glycated hemog...  Read Full »

Despite medications, my sugar levels are high. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a known diabetic for the past 15 years. 20 days ago, my HbA1c was 9.83. I am 54 years old and my weight is 87 kg. My medications are Metformin 500 mg, Hcl 1500 mg, Istavel 100 mg and Glaritus Insulin 30 units. Even then the sugar levels are 246, 265 and 277 after every three hours t...  Read Full »


Dr. Sadaf Mustafa

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have a few questions for you as I would like to know more about your diabetes history. Can you please share what are your morning what are your morning blood sugars in fasting? When do you give yourself Insulin and how often? Have you ever tried a higher dose of Met...  Read Full »

My glucose level is normal, but my insulin level is too high. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I recently did a glucose tolerance test, where insulin levels were measured at 0 minutes, 60 minutes, and 120 minutes. The results are 0 Minute: Glucose 4.74 mmol/l, Insulin 11.2 uIU/ml, 60 Minure: Glucose 8.71 mmol/l, Insulin 104.3 uIU/ml and 120 Minute: Glucose 5.07 mmol/l, Insulin 1...  Read Full »


Dr. Wain

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to see the image of your reports and would also like to know, if have you undergone the HbA1c test. How long have you been diabetic, have you been on oral antidiabetics?   Read Full »

Can you please give your opinion about my dad's diabetes?

Query: Hi doctor, I have attached the blood reports. And, with that it was diagnosed as diabetes. Please share your opinion.  Read Full »


Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The reports provided suggest inadequate glycemic control, and it's essential to clarify whether these readings pertain to the individual seeking medical advice or represent a new patient with limited prior experience in managing diabetes. Understanding the patient's c...  Read Full »

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