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Low hba1c but high fasting glucose

2020-03-03 13:43:06
Hi , I did blood glucose test today .My hba1c level is only 5.1 but fasting glucose is 108.What may be the reason for this?
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HbA1C reflects last 2-3 months average blood sugar. Whereas fasting blood sugar is measured after 8-10 hours of fasting. Wait for a few days then do blood sugar fasting, PP and HbA1C

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