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What Does This HbA1c Value Of 5.9 Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 13 Jul 2015

Question: Male age 68
5' 9" / 200#
Glucose reading 120
BUN 30

A1c 5.9
BUN/Creatine ratio 26

CO2 30

Cholesterol 127
triglyceride 123

HDl 35

Given these readings do I have type II diabetics and if so how do I lower the bad readings/

Thanks XXXX

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Under control.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
HbA1c of 5.9 signifies a very good control of Diabetes if you are on medicines.
In case you are not taking any medicines then this level signifies non Diabetic status.
HbA1c gives you an average blood sugar control of last 3 months. So, if you have been taking treatment for last 3 months then I need to know your previous HbA1c levels.
Your rest valued are with in limits.
I hope it helps.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Stay Healthy.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (4 minutes later)

three months prior my A1c was 6.1

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Pre Diabetes.

Detailed Answer:
Hi. Previously good HbA1c was also not suggestive of Diabetes. However it was in a Pre Diabetic state.
So ideally diet control and exercise are recommended for the same. However there are studies which support the use of Metformin at this level.
You should carry on with that as you have achieved a very good glycemic control.
I hope it helps.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar