An A1C level of 6.1% indicates that your average blood sugar levels have been slightly elevated over the past 2-3 months. This level is considered prediabetes, which means you are at higher risk of developing diabetes.
A 6.1% A1C is not in the diabetes range, but it is also not ideal. It falls into the prediabetes category, which means you should take steps to lower your A1C to prevent progressing to diabetes.
Yes! With proper lifestyle changes and regular monitoring, you can lower your A1C and reduce your risk of developing diabetes.