An HbA1c of less than 7% indicates what regarding diabetes management?

• A. Well-controlled diabetes
• B. Poorly controlled diabetes
• C. Normal glucose tolerance
• D. Pre-diabetes

Answer: (A)

HbA1c reflects average blood glucose over the past two to three months, so keeping it below seven percent is a common goal in diabetes management. When this target is met, it indicates good glycemic control, which lowers the risk of long-term complications and supports better healing and infection resistance. This value is not the same as normal glucose tolerance or pre-diabetes, which refer to people without established diabetes or those at risk, with normal HbA1c typically below about 5.7% and pre-diabetes around 5.7–6.4%. Individual targets can vary based on factors like age and hypoglycemia risk, but a threshold below seven percent generally signifies well-controlled diabetes. In dental care, well-controlled diabetes helps with healing and reduces complication risk.