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CategoryBiomarkeryBiomarkery
Evidence strengthStrong evidenceStrong evidence
Evidence Score5/55/5
User rating4.5 (61)4.7 (94)
Typical doseValues: below 5.7% normal, 5.7–6.4% prediabetes, 6.5% and above diabetes (when confirmed)
FormA single blood test, no fasting required
Average price
Monthly cost
Time to effectsNot applicable — ferritin is a diagnostic test, not an intervention.The result reflects averaged glycemia from the past 2–3 months — a lifestyle change will only show up in the HbA1c result after several weeks to a few months.
Who it's forPeople with symptoms suggesting iron deficiencyPeople with risk factors for type 2 diabetes