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An A1C at or above what level is used to diagnose diabetes?

6.5% or higher is in the diabetes range.

  1. 5.0%
  2. 5.7%
  3. 6.5% ✔

Why: An A1C of 6.5% or higher is in the diabetes range, while 5.7% is where prediabetes starts. Doctors usually confirm a diagnosis with a repeat test.

Huh, didn't know that: You don't have to fast or drink anything special before an A1C test.

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Sources

  1. ADA, Diabetes Diagnosis https://diabetes.org/about-diabetes/diagnosis
  2. ADA, Diabetes Diagnosis https://diabetes.org/about-diabetes/diagnosis

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