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Is 6.5 fasting blood sugar bad?

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A1c: The 6.5 is not a sugar level but reflects how well your blood sugar is being controlled. It is best known as a1c which reflects uptake of sugar on your red blood cells. 6.5 is an ok number but don't get higher.

Answered 7/24/2014

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