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What Does My Elevated HbA1c Level Indicate About My Blood Sugar Levels?
Question: Do you think I have diabetic? My a1c is a little high.I eat a lot of choc candy and sweets around the holiday. There is no diabetic in my family and I do not have any signs of it.
Brief Answer:
Diabetes diagnosis confirmation in details
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I read your query in details and understand your concern.
Please let me know:
How high is your a1c level?
Normal a1c level can vary from 4.5 to 6 percent.
An a1c level of 6.5 percent or higher than that into different measurement confirm diabetes.
I also suggest you do:
-a blood sugar level.
-an oral glucose tolerance test which measures your glycemia level after eight hours without eating.
These examinations will help to confirm the diagnosis and further treatment.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have any other questions feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General and Family Physician
Diabetes diagnosis confirmation in details
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I read your query in details and understand your concern.
Please let me know:
How high is your a1c level?
Normal a1c level can vary from 4.5 to 6 percent.
An a1c level of 6.5 percent or higher than that into different measurement confirm diabetes.
I also suggest you do:
-a blood sugar level.
-an oral glucose tolerance test which measures your glycemia level after eight hours without eating.
These examinations will help to confirm the diagnosis and further treatment.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have any other questions feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General and Family Physician
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