Metabolic
Optimal
HbA1c
Glycated haemoglobin. The share of your red blood cells coated in sugar, which reflects your average blood sugar over about three months.
Sample result · Nov 2026
Optimal under 5.4
5.1
%
−0.4 in 1 year
4.0
5.4
6.5
8.0
TREND · SAMPLE MEMBER
From 5.5 to 5.1 in a year.
In range since March.
Optimal under 5.4
HbA1c
First test
5.5
% · Nov 2024
Latest
5.1
% · Nov 2026
Change
−7
% over 7 tests
Next test
May
2027 · in 6 months
WHAT IT MEASURES
Sugar sticks to red blood cells, which live about three months. HbA1c shows what share of them carry sugar.
WHY IT MATTERS
It catches rising blood sugar years before diabetes, while small changes still reverse it.
WHEN TO RETEST
Every six months, or every three while you’re making changes.
WHAT MOVES IT
Five levers, ranked.
Based on clinical evidence. Your clinician picks the ones that fit you.
Walk after meals
Ten minutes flattens the sugar spike.
Protein first
Eat protein and veg before carbs.
Better sleep
Short nights raise blood sugar.
Strength training
Muscle soaks up glucose.
Fewer liquid sugars
Juice and soda hit hardest.
