Normal A1C Levels Explained

An A1C level below 5.7% is considered normal for individuals without diabetes.

This indicates that your average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months have been in a healthy range.

However, your A1C goal can depend on your age and medical conditions.

For many adults diagnosed with diabetes, a common A1C target is below 7%.

Achieving this level is generally considered "good" control and is associated with a significantly lower risk of developing long-term diabetes complications (like eye, kidney, and nerve damage).

Older adults with diabetes may have an A1C goal of 7.5-8%, especially if they have multiple medical conditions and a life expectancy of less than 10 years.

This goal can be even higher, such as 8 or 8.5%, for those with more complex conditions.

Many children with type 1 diabetes have an A1C goal of below 7%, but this may be higher for children with severe low blood sugar or a short life expectancy.

For example, some children with type 1 diabetes may have an A1C goal of below 8%.