Is HbA1c 15.6 high, normal or dangerous? What does Glycosylated hemoglobin level 15.6 mean?

Your HbA1c level of 15.6 is a High HbA1c level.

High HbA1c levels may indicate underlying health problems. The normal range is typically between 4 % and 5.7 %. If your levels are outside this range, it's important to speak with a healthcare provider. Consulting a doctor is recommended to determine the cause and appropriate next steps.

The normal HbA1c range for men is :4 - 5.7 %

Ideal values of HbA1c depending on age (male) :

Age	Ideal HbA1c value
<5 years	4.062
5-10 years	4.125
10-15 years	4.189
15-20 years	4.254
20-25 years	4.32
25-30 years	4.387
30-35 years	4.455
35-40 years	4.524
40-45 years	4.595
45-50 years	4.667
50-55 years	4.74
55-60 years	4.814
60-70 years	4.889
70-80 years	4.965
80-90 years	5.042
90-100 years	5.121
>100 years	5.201

*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records

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Normal range of HbA1c found among women :4-5.7 %

Ideal values of HbA1c depending on age (female) :

Age	Ideal HbA1c value
<5 years	4.064
5-10 years	4.129
10-15 years	4.195
15-20 years	4.262
20-25 years	4.33
25-30 years	4.4
30-35 years	4.471
35-40 years	4.543
40-45 years	4.616
45-50 years	4.69
50-55 years	4.765
55-60 years	4.842
60-70 years	4.92
70-80 years	4.999
80-90 years	5.079
90-100 years	5.161
>100 years	5.244

If you take a HbA1c blood test and the results are not in the normal range (4-5.7 %), your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get this test if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

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How the HbA1c Test Is Done :

When your doctor orders a HbA1c test, it involves a straightforward blood draw to measure your HbA1c levels. A pathologist or lab technician will take a small sample of blood from a vein using a needle. Your HbA1c test results are usually available within a few hours.

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