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I did boold test and my hemoglobin ac1 was at 5 6 is that bad and how fast can it get to 5 7hemo?

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Great: Hemoglobin a1c of 5.6 is great. That is normal. If you are a diabetic you are doing awesome, if you aren't you still aren't

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/15/2019

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Agree with Dr. J: Maintain healthy weight and exercise 30 minute/day. Wish you good health!

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/23/2019

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