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Hemoglobin A1c Normal Ranges

HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) measures the percentage of hemoglobin that has glucose permanently attached to it, reflecting average blood glucose over the past 2–3 months.

Reference RangeUnitNotes
4 – 5.6%Normal (non-diabetic)
5.7 – 6.4%Prediabetes range
6.5 – 99%Diabetes (diagnostic threshold)

Also reported in: mmol/mol.

Common Causes of High HbA1c

Poorly controlled type 2 diabetesType 1 diabetes with inadequate insulin dosingIron deficiency anemia (falsely raises HbA1c)

Common Causes of Low HbA1c

Hemolytic anemia (shorter RBC lifespan = less glycation — falsely low HbA1c)Sickle cell disease and thalassemiaRecent blood transfusion (donor cells not glycated)

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