HbA1c: Your 3-Month Blood Sugar Average
Why the A1c test is the gold standard for monitoring diabetes risk.
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Guide Overview & Important Ranges
The hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 3 months.
Below 5.7%
Normal
5.7% to 6.4%
Prediabetes
6.5% or Higher
Diabetes
Not Required
Fasting?
Medical Deep Dive
How the A1c Test Works
It measures what percentage of your hemoglobin (a protein in red blood cells) is coated with sugar.
Unlike a finger prick test, it is not affected by what you ate that morning.
It is used to both diagnose diabetes and monitor how well a person is managing their condition.
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Scientific References
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