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What is A1C and Why It’s Important for Your Health 🤔 A1C is a blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past three months. It’s one of the most important tools for managing pre-diabetes or diabetes because it tells you how well your body is controlling blood sugar over time. Here’s what the A1C levels mean: • Below 5.7%: Normal • 5.7% to 6.4%: Pre-diabetes • 6.5% or higher: Diabetes Why is A1C so important? 1. 🩵Risk Indicator: High A1C levels can indicate a greater risk

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