A member asked:

Is an a1c of 5.8 bad?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Borderline: High.You are close to a diagnosis of diabetes.Diet/exercise, nlweight for your height and recheck in 3-6 months.

Answered 8/2/2019

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Dr. Jeffrey Ng answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Nope...thats good!: Hba1c reflects your sugar control over the last 90 days. 5.8 is actually normal. If you are a type 1 dm, then you are doing great.

Dr Seggev agreed

Answered 1/10/2020

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Little high: Could suggest prediabetes if you don't have diabetes already, meaning you are at an increased risk for developing diabetes in the future.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 8/2/2019

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A member asked:

Is an a1c of 5.8 bad?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Dr. Jeffrey Ng answered

Dr Seggev agreed

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Dr Seibert agreed

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