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my hba1c level was 4.8% but my dr said i was t2? surely that is wrong?
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A1c 4.8: Was the 4.8 measured while you are already diagnosed with diabetes and you are on medicine for this?
If so what med and what dose? Your blood sugar is certainly OK.
More information would be appreciated. -
age, weight, body mass index (look up BMI on the web), current treatment for diabetes.
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