you're smart to think about your blood sugar before it gets out of control. as you probably know the hemoglobin a1c test measures your blood sugar control over the preceding three months. it's a very good indicator for helping people with diabetes manage their condition better. a normal a1c range is between 4% and 5. 6%. an a1c result between 5. 6% and 6. 4% indicates you are at risk of developing diabetes. and an a1c result over 6. 4% indicates you have diabetes. you are at the low end of the at-risk category so you are starting in a good place. my best tips for managing blood sugar in the "at-risk" stage are: lose weight if you're overweight. this alone can lower your a1c. exercise if you don't already. all you need to do is walk. it's that simple. start with 10 minutes a day. indoors or out. just walk. work your way up to 30 minutes of vigorous walking 5 times a week. don't consume a lot of sugar. ditch the soda. read labels. sugar lurks in places you wouldn't dream of! you don't need to swear off sugar forevermore. just be mindful of your sugar intake. eat a healthy diet that is rich in fiber (plant foods) protein and healthy fats. that's pretty much it. if you do those four things chances are your next a1c will be smack in the normal range. wishing you well! thank you
how do i lower my hemoglobin a1c (hba1c). its 5. 8 im not a diabetic. im a 51 years old female