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KMID : 1101320100420030125
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Korean Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science
2010 Volume.42 No. 3 p.125 ~ p.128
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Management of Diabetes from HbA1c Test
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Park Cheol-In
Kim Cheol-Hoe
Lee Jae-Sik
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Abstract
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HbA1c test measures the amount of glycated hemoglobin in blood. HbA1c shows the average of blood glucose levels for the past three months, this is a better indicator of how overall diabetes is doing. HbA1c gives a much better idea of how the body is breaking down the glucose. Therefore, this HbA1c is very important tool for maintaining normal glucose levels for pre-and diabetic patients. Total 408 participants were tested HbA1c voluntarily from Chosunilbo Health Expo (8th~11th, July 2010). Through this small-scaled direct HbA1c, about 54.7% (207 out of 408) was shown glucose tolerance and diabetes. However, 61 from 157 participants who were shown under 6.9% HbA1c (normal and pre-diabetic stage) are taking only antidiabetic drugs to maintain a normal blood glucose. Regular HbA1c test can bring an important management and awareness about controlling blood sugar level and prevention of diabetic complications.
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KEYWORD
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HbA1c, diabetes, blood glucose, glucose tolerance, diabetic complications
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