HBA1C 5.6% to 6.4% : Average Glucose Range and Treatment
An HBA1c value between 5.6% and 6.4% is indicative of a condition called Prediabetes. This means that you have a higher than normal sugar value but not enough to classify it as diabetes. The average glucose value is 114 mg/dl upto 140 mg/dl. In this article we discuss what Prediabetes is, how you can treat it and also provide you with a free HBA1C calculator that converts your HBA1C value to a glucose value!
Published Date : 2023-05-26T13:48:32.609Z
Updated Date : 2023-05-29T05:18:56.867Z
What is Prediabetes
Prediabetes is a condition characterized by higher-than-normal blood sugar levels, but not yet reaching the threshold for a diabetes diagnosis. It is estimated that around 88 million adults in the United States have prediabetes, which accounts for more than one in three individuals. Prediabetes is often a precursor to type 2 diabetes, a chronic condition that affects the body's ability to regulate blood sugar levels. People with prediabetes have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, as well as other health complications such as heart disease and stroke. Prediabetes is typically asymptomatic, meaning that individuals may not experience any noticeable signs or symptoms. However, some common risk factors for prediabetes include being overweight or obese, having a family history of diabetes, leading a sedentary lifestyle, and having high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels. Making lifestyle changes such as adopting a healthy diet, engaging in regular physical activity, and maintaining a healthy weight can help prevent or delay the progression from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels through routine check-ups and screenings can aid in the early detection of prediabetes. Healthcare professionals may also recommend medications such as biguanides for individuals with prediabetes who are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Education and awareness about prediabetes are crucial in order to promote early intervention and prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes and its associated complications.
Threshold of Prediabetes
The glycosylated hemoglobin value of 5.6% to 6.4% is termed as prediabetes.
HBA1C to Average Glucose Conversion
To convert the HBA1C value to an estimated average glucose, use the following formula
eAG mg/dL=28.7×HbA1c–46.7
If you don't want to do this manually, enter your HBA1C in the box below, and you will automatically get your Estimated Average Glucose Value. Try it now!
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HBA1C to glucose conversion value table in Prediabetes
| HbA1c | Average Glucose (mg/dL) |
|---|---|
| 5.6 | 115-117 |
| 5.7 | 118-120 |
| 5.8 | 121-123 |
| 5.9 | 124-126 |
| 6.0 | 127-129 |
| 6.1 | 130-132 |
| 6.2 | 133-135 |
| 6.3 | 136-138 |
| 6.4 | 139-141 |
Treatment Options for HBA1C 5.6% to 6.4%
As per latest guidelines treatment of prediabetes should include lifestyle changes as a first line of action. Medical Treatment is offered only if this fails to produce an improvement in the readings.
LifeStyle Changes for Prediabetes
The three most important lifestyle changes to be : 1. Getting a minimum of 150 minutes of excercise per week 2. Reducing your weight by at least 7% to 10% 3. Reducing the amount of cholesterol in the diet
Follow Up and Monitoring
Monitoring of the recomended diet and excercise changes after 3 months is recommended. In most cases a reduction in HBA1C is achievable purely on this regimen. Treatment by drugs is recommeded only in case the reduction in HBA1C is not achieved by means of lifestyle changes
Medicines for Prediabetes
Medicines used in the first line management of diabetes are usually in the form of monotherapy. This means a single medicine is used, in the beginning. The medicine used is usually metformin, also known as an oral hypglycemic medicine.
