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Ha1c was 5.7. while this is in the "normal" range, it's nearing the upper limit of normal. is this worrisome at all?

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I'm not worried: Glad you're health-conscious. Hoping you stay physically fit, so that if you do have a tendency to diabetes, it'll stay at bay. This is good advice regardless of your labs. Best wishes.

Answered 6/6/2015

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A member asked:

Ha1c was 5.7. while this is in the "normal" range, it's nearing the upper limit of normal. is this worrisome at all?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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