HbA1c

Your average blood sugar over roughly the last three months.

If it's high

5.7–6.4% is often called prediabetes; 6.5% or more suggests diabetes.

• High-fibre meals: vegetables, dals, millets, oats, whole grains
• Some protein with every meal (dal, curd, eggs, paneer, fish)

If it's low

Low values are uncommon and can relate to anaemia or recent blood loss.

A question for your doctor

What target should I aim for, and when should I retest?

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