Understanding blood results

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• Feb 15, 2018

• #1

I have been working hard to prevent myself becoming a diabetic, by watching my carbohydrates intake. My latest HA1c is 40 which I am pleased about. However what is HA1c DCCT aligned blood 5.8 ??
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• Feb 15, 2018

• #2

HbA1c of 40 is the same as 5.8 just a different measure i.e just like the measurements in Imperial and Metric show a different number the object measured is the same.

 

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• Feb 15, 2018

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Welcome to the forum, it's a great place.

 

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• Feb 15, 2018

• #4

Guzzler said:

HbA1c of 40 is the same as 5.8 just a different measure i.e just like the measurements in Imperial and Metric show a different number the object measured is the same.

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Thank you, so if I understand correctly a result of 40 means I am on the high end of normal and not pre diabetic?

 

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• Feb 15, 2018

• #5

AST1 said:

Thank you, so if I understand correctly a result of 40 means I am on the high end of normal and not pre diabetic?

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Yes.

 

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• Feb 15, 2018

• #6

My advice to you would be to have an honest look at your diet and excercise regimes before you tip over into Pre Diabetes numbers. Best Wishes.