You look at the computer and notice that Bob’s HbA1C level is over 48mmol/mol (over 6.5%).
Q. What does this indicate? Answer Yes or No to each of the questions below:
Q. What does this indicate?
Bob is normal and this HbA1C range is simply a stress response to stroke – No – look at the diagram below for HbA1c result.
Bob has impaired glucose tolerance, but this is not high enough to diagnose diabetes – No – look at the diagram below for HbA1c result.
Bob has diabetes mellitus – Yes – a single random glucose test or BM stix test is an unreliable diagnostic test but an HbA1c test will give average blood sugar (glucose) level for the last 2-3 months.
HbA1c image
Diabetes Mellitus: 6.5% or Higher
Pre diabetes: 5.7 – 6.4%
Normal: 4- 5.6%
Page last reviewed: 08 Dec 2021
