Question 1

what is a method at home i can do to lower hemoglobin as a diabetic?

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See below: No there are no simple remedies for this  why do you want to lower the hemoglobin?

Question 2

haemoglobin of 8.2, is this low?

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Yes: Hemoglobin of 8.2 is abnormally low. You should see a doctor to ascertain the cause and be treated accordingly.

Question 3

haemoglobin 12.2, is this healthy?

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It may be normal.: Normal hemoglobin for adult women  is 12.0-13.5 in most labs.  Men it is 13.5 - 15.  So 12.2 may be low normal for a woman.

Question 4

what soes haemoglobin of 11.3 mean?

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Anemia: It means you are anemic. There are many causes. You need to have a complete anemia work up. See you primary physician and if needed you will be referred to a hematologist.

Question 5

how should i increase my haemoglobin?

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Why: If normal, nothing to do. If abnormal find out why.

Question 6

how dangerous is my haemoglobin of 8.6?

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Depends...: If you've recently had a bad illness, major surgery, or bad kidney problems, 8.6 may not be all that unusual.  However, given that you are 30, an average healthy person would not have a hemoglobin that low.  You should see your doctor to help find out why it has become that low and if there's anything further that you need to do.

Question 7

my haemoglobin level is at 12.7 is it safe?

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Safe ?: Although a bit lower than established normal values this is otherwise quite compatible with health. First thought would be to increase iron intake in the diet and or add an iron supplement. A visit with your doc to go over your current status may be wise as a source of chronic iron loss (bleeding) might be present. However, if that were present a much lower hemoglobin level would be expected.

Question 8

iron depletion with normal haemoglobin levels ?

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Could be: You may not have adequate stores in your body.A more detailed blood test for anemia is required.

Question 9

do eating raw rice result in splitting of haemoglobin?

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No: Eating raw rice has no effect on hemoglobin.

Question 10

what should my haemoglobin level be if i am 18 years old?

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Hemoglobin (Hgb): 18 years old is right at the cusp between pediatric and adult. Whether you are female or male also factors in.

Average hgb
male (age 12-18): 14.5 
female (age 12-18): 14.0
adult male: 15.5
adult female: 14.0.

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