What do the results mean?
HbA1c results are given in percentages. Typical results are below.
Normal: HbA1c below 5.7%
Prediabetes: HbA1c between 5.7% and 6.4%
Diabetes: HbA1c of 6.5% or higher
Your results may mean something different. If you have questions about your results, talk to your health care provider.
If you have diabetes, the American Diabetes Association recommends keeping your HbA1c levels below 7%. Your health care provider may have other recommendations for you, depending on your overall health, age, weight, and other factors.
Learn more about laboratory tests, reference ranges, and understanding results.
