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Could eating more carbohydrates increase a hemoglobin a1c test in a non-diabetic?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Probably not...: Your body has an incredible ability to regulate blood sugar levels and when this ability is intact, excess carbs will be converted and stored as fat, thus should not raise your a1c. Once the ability is diseased, the excess carbs/sugar stay as sugar, thus higher blood sugar in diabetic, and will raise your a1c over time. Moderation is key. Live a well-balance life. Live long. Consult doc. Good luck.
Answered 3/22/2013
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No: Inappropriate glucose metabolism and Insulin deficiency or resistance will increase the intracellular red blood cell glucose concentration.
Answered 6/25/2014
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