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I am 63 years old. Recently I got the test for diabetes done and the result is 5.6. Please let me know if it is normal, if not/border case what precautions should I take.
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It's normal.
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Is the value the report of hba1c? For people without diabetes, the normal range for the haemoglobin a1c level is between 4% and 5.6%. Haemoglobin a1c levels between 5.7% and 6.4% mean you have a higher chance of getting diabetes. Levels of 6.5% or higher mean you have diabetes.
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