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What is a normalh hba1c test in a person that is not diabetic?

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HbA1c: It depends on lab normals. Mostly less than 6 percent. Now many define less than 5.7 percent as completely normal.

Dr Ahmad and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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