If your results show levels of hemoglobin A1C between 5. Levels showing 6. Medical conditions such as anemia, sickle cell anemia, vitamin deficiency. Lung or heart disease. Chronic diseases such as heart problems or kidney problems. Medication opioids. Nutritional deficiency this usually includes iron deficiency and vitamin b12 deficiency and folate Blood loss Kidney failure or kidney problems High levels of hemoglobin: A high level of hemoglobin A1C can be because of several factors such as: Uraemia is a kidney disease where blood causes a high level of urea this giving false elevated levels of hemoglobin.
Certain long-term use of medications can also cause high levels of hemoglobin opioids. High levels of triglycerides Thyroid diseases. Polycythaemia: a bone marrow disorder To view the list of factors that may cause a high or low A1C result, please click here. Setting your goal regarding the A1C test levels: According to the American diabetes association , an A1C level below 7.
The hemoglobin A1c, also known as the HgbA1c or glycated hemoglobin level, is a measurement of the amount of sugar found on hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a protein found inside the red blood cells in the bloodstream. Hemoglobin normally carries oxygen in the bloodstream to the cells of the body and exchanges it for carbon dioxide.
When the blood sugar is elevated, the hemoglobin takes on the sugar and becomes glycated. As an example, if your average blood glucose sugar reading in the finger prick tests is around Summary: The blood glucose finger prick shows your current blood sugar levels, whereas HbA1c is representative of your previous 3-month average.
HbA1c is an important marker because it can estimate the health risks associated with high blood sugar levels. These numbers are based on observational data and therefore would vary somewhat between people. But they paint a powerful picture.
Summary: HbA1c is a strong predictor of various major health issues related to diabetes. Top of Page. More Information. To receive updates about diabetes topics, enter your email address: Email Address. What's this. Links with this icon indicate that you are leaving the CDC website. Linking to a non-federal website does not constitute an endorsement by CDC or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website. You will be subject to the destination website's privacy policy when you follow the link.
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