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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Can I get more information on diabetes, as I am a young adult with type 2 diabetes?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 20 years old, type 2 diabetes patient. Please give me information about diabetes. Every morning, I do running around 2 miles. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your attached details (attachment removed to protect patient identity), which show you are on multiple drugs to control blood glucose and your blood glucose levels seem to be in very good control. However, if levels drop too low that is less than 70 mg or... Read Full »
My blood sugar levels are keeps varying constantly. Do I have diabetes?
Query: Hello doctor, Last night I ate a cheese pizza and a chocolate bar. Eight hours later (after fasting) I tested my blood sugar and it came out at 128 mg/dL, and 30 minutes later it dropped to 106 mg/dL, and 15 minutes later it raised to 109 mg/dL (without eating and drinking anything). My question is,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually fasting blood glucose is 126 mg and above is considered as diagnostic for diabetes. However, it is also possible that because of the dinner, fasting glucose might have shown a higher level. So to confirm whether there is diabetes or not, you may have to get a... Read Full »