An A1C level of 5.9% is slightly above the normal range but still below the threshold for diabetes. It indicates that your average blood sugar levels have been slightly elevated over the past 2-3 months.
A 5.9% A1C is not considered good but is also not classified as diabetes. It falls into the prediabetes range, which means you are at higher risk of developing diabetes if you don't make lifestyle changes.
Yes! With proper lifestyle changes, many people can lower their A1C and reduce the risk of progressing to diabetes.