HbA1c - when it might not be accurately measuring glycemic control

HbA1c concentration is used as the biomarker for long term glycaemic control, however if the lifespan of red blood cells is altered, that may lead to an over, or under estimation of that control.

In this podcast Ravinder Sodi, consultant clinical biochemist at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, explains when to suspect...

Source: The BMJ Podcast - January 15, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ talk medicine Source Type: podcasts