 [ Symptoms ] what if i get insurance through the exchange and the affordable care act gets shut down  will i still be able to get insurance because i have a pre existing condition [ Disease ] first off good for you for taking charge of your health between 5 7 and 6 4 is considered pre diabetes and between 4 5 6 is normal 6 5 or higher is considered diabetes i am sure if you continue to exercise and eat right it will be in the normal range in no time you are practically there for more on hemoglobin a1c see this article