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I don't have a history of diabetes. recent test show glycohemglobin a1c at 8.4. could this be because im pregnant? test 6/2013 and 5/2014 show 5.3.

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Yes: You may have gestational diabetes. See your ob asap.

Answered 6/19/2015

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Rise in HA1c: Yes. This value of HA1c is quite high, and indicates protracted hyperglycemia of significant proportions. Pregnancy can induce gestational diabetes. Your doc must have glucose values. This requires expert management.b

Answered 1/19/2015

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