Sunday, June 9, 2013

Relation between HbA1c and Estimated Average Glucose

Why is relating HbA1c to glucose important?

We are frequently asked about the relationship between HbA1c and plasma glucose levels. Many patients with diabetes mellitus now perform self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) in the home setting, and understanding the relationship between HbA1c and glucose can be useful in setting goals for day-to-day testing.

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Biochemistry Class notes: Relation between HbA1c and Estimated Average Glucose (eAG)






















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3 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 9, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    what about Insulin?

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  2. RAWDA RUTH SARRAILJune 10, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    Significantly Correlated !

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  3. UnknownJune 13, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    what signifcance does A GTT test vs random blood sugar test vis via the HbA1c test do on patient managment

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