An A1C of 6.2% falls into which category?

An A1C of 6.2% falls into which category?

• A. Normal
• B. Pre-Diabetic
• C. Diabetic
• D. Unknown

Answer: (B)

A1C reflects average blood glucose over roughly the past 2–3 months. The categories doctors use are normal less than 5.7%, prediabetes 5.7% to 6.4%, and diabetes 6.5% or higher. An A1C of 6.2% sits in the 5.7%–6.4% range, so it’s classified as prediabetes. It’s not normal because it’s above the normal cutoff, and it’s not diabetic because it’s below the 6.5% threshold. Being in the prediabetes range signals higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes and indicates that lifestyle changes can help prevent progression.

A1C reflects average blood glucose over roughly the past 2–3 months. The categories doctors use are normal less than 5.7%, prediabetes 5.7% to 6.4%, and diabetes 6.5% or higher. An A1C of 6.2% sits in the 5.7%–6.4% range, so it’s classified as prediabetes. It’s not normal because it’s above the normal cutoff, and it’s not diabetic because it’s below the 6.5% threshold. Being in the prediabetes range signals higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes and indicates that lifestyle changes can help prevent progression.