An A1C level of 5.7% falls into the prediabetes range. It indicates that your average blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes.
A 5.7% A1C is not considered good, but it’s also not diabetes. It’s a warning sign that you are at risk of developing diabetes if you don’t make lifestyle changes. However, it’s a manageable condition with the right steps.
Yes! With lifestyle changes and proactive health management, you can lower your A1C and reduce your risk of progressing to diabetes.