HbA1c Info
When sugar enters your bloodstream, it attaches to hemoglobin, a protein in your red blood cells. Everyone has some sugar attached to their hemoglobin, but people with higher blood sugar levels have more. The A1C test measures the percentage of your red blood cells that have sugar-coated hemoglobin. This test is commonly used to diagnose diabetes.
Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) reflects the average blood glucose level over the past two to three months. It is measured as a percentage, with a precision of up to 0.01%.
HbA1c ranges:
- Normal: Less than 5.6%
- Prediabetes Risk: 5.7% - 6.4%
- Diabetes Risk: Greater than 6.5%
BODY SHAPE INDEX (ABSI) IS A MEASURE OF VISCERAL FAT, AND MAY BE RELATED TO HbA1c
Reduce Visceral Fat
Why: Reducing visceral fat can lower the risk of insulin resistance, cardiovascular diseases, and other metabolic disorders, impacting overall health scores.
Tips:
- Reduce refined carbs: Cut back on sugary foods and drinks, and opt for small portions of very low GI grains and vegetables, or eliminate carbs completely.
- Increase protein intake: Protein helps build muscle and can aid in fat loss.
- Stay active: Regular exercise, especially strength training, can help reduce visceral fat.
Extra Tips:
- Visit a dietician.
- If you have low BMI and high ABSI check for insulin resistance.
- Note that modifications to reduce visceral fat has the potential to show a rapid, positive impact on your overall Health Score.