The proposed terminology 'A1c-derived average glucose' is inherently imprecise and should not be adopted

Z. T. Bloomgarden; S. E. Inzucchi; E. Karnieli; D. Le Roith

doi:10.1007/s00125-008-1027-7

The proposed terminology 'A_1c-derived average glucose' is inherently imprecise and should not be adopted

Z. T. Bloomgarden, S. E. Inzucchi, E. Karnieli, D. Le Roith

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1111-1114
Number of pages	4
Journal	Diabetologia
Volume	51
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00125-008-1027-7
State	Published - Jul 2008

Keywords

Glycated haemoglobin

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