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Low Hba1c but high fasting glucose
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My hba1c level is only 5.1 (normal range 4.6-5.6)but my fasting glucose is 108(70-100).what may be the reason for this?
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Do not worry about the report its normal
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nothing to worry its normal only.
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Dr. Anuraj CP
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Malappuram
Don't worry about marginal values. It's ok. Hba1c gives the status for last 3 months
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Dr. Karuna Chawla
Homoeopath
25 yrs exp
Noida
Fasting blood sugar should be done after at least 8 hours fast. HbA1C tells average blood sugar over s period of 2-3 months. So don’t worry.
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