What is the target range for HbA1c?

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What is the target range for HbA1c?​

HbA1c levels and targets. If you have diabetes, an ideal HbA1c level is 48mmol/mol (6.5%) or below. But everyone’s different. So your healthcare team may give you an individual target level that takes into account your current level and when your next test is.
What does HbA1c mean in blood tests?
Sometimes HbA1c is also called glycated hemoglobin, hemoglobin A1c or just A1c. The ‘Hb’ refers to hemoglobin, a part of red blood cells that carry oxygen throughout your body. ‘A1c’ refers to a minor part of hemoglobin that sugar molecules attach to.

What are the risks of a high HbA1c level?​

Risks of a High HbA1c Levels. HbA1c is an important marker because it can estimate the health risks associated with high blood sugar levels. Studies show those who can lower their HbA1c by just 1% (11 mmol/mol) will (2, 3): reduce their risk of neuropathy (damage to nerve endings) by 25%.
How do I Find my HbA1c in % or mmol/mol?
Plus, you can use our HbA1c converter tool if you’re looking to find out your level in % or mmol/mol. What does HbA1c mean? HbA1c is what’s known as glycated haemoglobin. This is something that’s made when the glucose (sugar) in your body sticks to your red blood cells.

Testing HbA1c Levels vs Blood Glucose Finger Prick The typical fasting blood glucose finger prick shows your blood sugar levels right at that moment. These are (confusingly) measured in mmol/L or mg/dL. Measuring HbA1c levels instantly provides a bigger picture view, kind of like an average of your blood sugar levels over the past 3 months.
What does a HbA1c of 9% mean for your blood glucose level?
Said another way, if you get a HbA1c of 9% then we know your average blood glucose level is about 11.8 mmol/L for the past few months. Here’s another HbA1c chart that shows those comparisons side-by-side: HbA1c levels (%) HbA1c levels (mmol/mol) Blood Glucose (mmol/L) 13. 119.

What is a good HbA1c level for remission?​

We’re working with international experts to agree this, but our researchers used an HbA1c level of 48mmol/mol (6.5%) or less to define remission. Type 2 diabetes is still a serious condition. It can be lifelong and get worse over time for many, but it doesn’t have to be like this for everyone.