HBA1C 6.3% - What it means, average sugar level, treatment in India

Is your value of Hba1c 6.3%? This article tells you what your average glucose value will be, what you should eat, what your exercise routine should be and how to manage prediabetes in India. We structured this article for Indian Patient, since HBA1c and its interpretation is different based on races and regions.

What does HBA1C 6.3% mean?

An HBA1C of 6.3% means that you are not yet diabetic. The value falls in the range classified as prediabetes. This means that your body is experiencing a higher than normal value of glucose, and that you have a chance of progressing into diabetes. It also gives you a chance to modify your lifestyle and avoid diabetes.

What are the risk factors of HBA1C 6.3%?

There are several risk factors associated with an increased likelihood of developing diabetes. These include being overweight or obese, especially if one's body mass index (BMI) exceeds 25 kg/m^2. Having a family history of diabetes mellitus, particularly if a parent or sibling has been diagnosed, can also contribute to the risk. Additionally, experiencing diabetes during pregnancy, known as gestational diabetes, raises the likelihood of developing diabetes later in life.

What is HBA1C?

HBA1C is a test that measures a type of hemoglobin in your blood. This hemoglobin depends on the level of sugar in your blood. It reflects the value of sugar over the last 90-120 days. Testing the HBA1C is useful as it is not affected by anything that you recently consumed.

For an HBA1C 6.3% , what is the estimated average glucose value?

Based on the formula of conversion, your estimated average glucose will be around 172 mg/dl. This value is an average estimate of your sugar over the last three months. Please bear in mind, that your sugar may have been higher or lower, depending on your diet, exercise and other factors.

What are my chances of becoming diabetic with an HBA1C above 6.3% ?

Based on research on Indian populations, with an HBA1C above 6.3%, you have a 67.7 % chance of becoming diabetic in the future.

What are my chances of staying non-diabetic if I keep my HBA1C BELOW 6.3% ?

Based on research on Indian populations, with an HBA1C below 6.3%, you have a 97.8 % chance of staying normal or non-diabetic in the future.

What is a good exercise plan to help with an HBA1C 6.3%

The exercise plan outlined below is a sample of what you can consider to bring down your HBA1c value. Please note that this is only a suggested plan and you MUST consult your doctor before embarking on any exercise plan.

Recommended Weekly Exercise Plan

Day	Exercise
Monday	50 minutes of running
Tuesday	Rest day
Wednesday	50 minutes of strength training
Thursday	Rest day
Friday	50 minutes of running
Saturday	Rest day
Sunday	50 minutes of strength training

What foods can I eat and what should by my caloric intake for an HBA1C 6.3%

You can eat the following vegetables Cucumbers,Zucchini,Peppers, these grains Bulgur,Whole wheat pasta,Rye bread and restrict your caloric intake to 1400-1600 calories

Which lab tests can I do to evaluate my sugar control for an HBA1C 6.3%?

(World Health Organization)WHO and American Diabetes Association(ADA) recommended, the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test as a second test to confirm the status of sugar control or diabetes. This test is a simple test in which two seperate glucose samples are taken.

What symptoms may be associated with an HBA1C 6.3%?

You may have noticed the following symptoms : Increased appetite, unexplained weight loss/weight gain, high BMI, weakness, fatigue, sweating, blurred vision, slow healing cuts or bruises, recurrent skin infections/gum bleeding.

Learn More About Tests for sugar control

There are 2 major tests that help assess sugar control

HBA1C or Glycosylated Hemoglobin

The three month sugar average, HBA1C is considered to be the gold standard for diabetes control.

Oral Glucose Tolerance Test

This test consists of taking 2 successive blood samples, one on an empty stomach and one after a 75gm dose of glucose. Read more about Oral Glucose Tolerance Test(OGTT) here.

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