Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) of 10.6 belongs to which level?
Disease description:
I went to pick up my physical examination report today, and the report shows that my HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) level is 10.6. May I ask, what degree or severity does an HbA1c level of 10.6 indicate?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Bai Hongmei
An HbA1c level of 10.6% is significantly elevated.
HbA1c reflects blood glucose control over the past 2-3 months, with a normal range generally between 4% and 6%. When HbA1c reaches 10.6%, it indicates very poor glycemic control, representing a severe diabetic state. Moreover, one of the diagnostic criteria for diabetes is an HbA1c level of 6.5% or higher. At 10.6%, this clearly exceeds the normal range and suggests that the patient may have inadequate blood glucose control, with an increased risk of vascular complications. Specifically, an HbA1c level of 10.6% indicates that the patient's average blood glucose levels over the past 2-3 months have been high, suggesting the presence of diabetes or diabetic complications.
Patients are advised to seek medical attention immediately, so that a healthcare provider can develop an individualized treatment plan, including adjustments to diet, exercise, and medication, to control blood glucose levels as soon as possible and reduce the occurrence and progression of complications. Additionally, regular monitoring of HbA1c is recommended to evaluate glycemic control and adjust the treatment plan accordingly.
