Question 1

can an a1c test tell if i have diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A1c: Before you pay for an A1c test have your doctor check your blood sugar.
If the value is high an A1c is in order.

Question 2

can a hemoglobin a1c test tell if i have pre-diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As of 2010, we can use A1c to diagnose diabetes or pre-diabetes.  2 positive tests are still needed but A1c of 5.7-6.4% is considered pre-diabetes,  A1c of 6.5% or above is diabetes.  5.6% or less is normal.

Question 3

which of these tests is the hiv test.  the comprehensive metabolic panel, the lipid panel, or the hemoglobin a1c. i can't tell which one is for hiv.

Accepted Answer

None: none of them is the HIV test. They all regular labs.

Question 4

what is a1c test?

Accepted Answer

A1c or HbA1c is: A test of blood glucose levels during the previous 3-4 months. It is far less variable than daily blood glucose checks, which are affected easily by food, lack of food, no exercise, heavy exercise, infection, etc. It also more accurately depicts long-term control, especially in those who might follow the proper regimen just before seeing the doctor.

Question 5

how to low my a1c?

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Low carb: Lower your carbohydrates intake and exercise.Carbohydrates are hidden in lots of things-drinks,bread,corn,pasta,potatoes,etc.If Hga1c high take your meds and NO soft drinks.Plenty of water

Question 6

why is my a1c high?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes mellitus: The commonest cause of elevated a1c is diabetes mellitus. A few variant hemoglobin types may cause spuriously high a1c.

Question 7

is an a1c of 5.8 bad?

Accepted Answer

Borderline: High.You are close to a diagnosis of diabetes.Diet/exercise, nlweight for your height and recheck in 3-6 months.

Question 8

how do i lower my a1c?

Accepted Answer

Multiple factors: The most import things are diet, daily exercise, dietary fiber and consulting with you physician.

Question 9

how do i reduce my a1c?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: What is your A1c level? If you are diabetic and it is below 7.0 that is generally sufficient. If it is higher than 7 then you need to control your blood sugar better by diet and medication and that needs in-person evaluation by a doctor.

Question 10

is a a1c of 5.3 normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: We begin thinking about pre-diabetes when the level reaches 5.8 - 6.0.

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