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What Is A Healthy Hemoglobin Level?

Hi my hemoglobin level of 6.3 is this to high? I live in Spain is it the same has the UK? I am not on medication but my doctor said if it goes up to 6.5 I will have to go on madication, I had my results on the 3rd June 2016. Can you help me please. Carol
posted on Mon, 13 Jun 2016
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Hi,

If I am not mistaken you are probably asking about the normal levels of Hemoglobin A1c (glycated hemoglobin) which reflects the average blood glucose concentration over previous 3-4 months. The normal Hemoglobin A1c is less than 5.7%. The condition is called as pre-diabetes if it is between 5.7% to 6.4%. Diabetes is diagnosed at an A1C of greater than or equal to 6.5%, and at this concentration treatment of diabetes is usually given.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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What Is A Healthy Hemoglobin Level?

Hi, If I am not mistaken you are probably asking about the normal levels of Hemoglobin A1c (glycated hemoglobin) which reflects the average blood glucose concentration over previous 3-4 months. The normal Hemoglobin A1c is less than 5.7%. The condition is called as pre-diabetes if it is between 5.7% to 6.4%. Diabetes is diagnosed at an A1C of greater than or equal to 6.5%, and at this concentration treatment of diabetes is usually given. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician