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Female, 75 yo, hgb a1c of 6.0 should she be concerned?

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Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: Hga1c of 6.0 in some one that age is ok just manage her diet with no added sweets

Dr Baumann agreed

Answered 8/10/2016

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