The higher the hemoglobin A1c, the higher the risks of developing complications related to diabetes. The goal for people with diabetes is a hemoglobin A1c less than 7%.
A low blood count can be caused by not eating enough iron-rich foods, donating blood too frequently, chronic illness, or other invisible causes. Low iron levels can cause you to feel tired, and extremely low iron levels may cause damage to organs. Iron is a mineral that's essential for making healthy red blood cells and hemoglobin.