| Literature DB >> 18449525 |
Z T Bloomgarden1, S E Inzucchi, E Karnieli, D Le Roith.
Abstract
The proposed use of a more precise standard for glycated (A(1c)) and non-glycated haemoglobin would lead to an A(1c) value, when expressed as a percentage, that is lower than that currently in use. One approach advocated to address the potential confusion that would ensue is to replace 'HbA(1c)' with a new term, 'A(1c)-derived average glucose.' We review evidence from several sources suggesting that A(1c) is, in fact, inherently imprecise as a measure of average glucose, so that the proposed terminology should not be adopted.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18449525 DOI: 10.1007/s00125-008-1027-7
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Diabetologia ISSN: 0012-186X Impact factor: 10.122