Description:
Also known as hemoglobin A1c, HbA1c, A1C orHb1c, Glycated
(Glycosylated) Hemoglobin is a form of hemoglobin used primarily to identify
the average plasma glucose concentration over a prolonged period of time.
Increased levels of glycated hemoglobin have been associated with cardiovascular
disease, nephropathy, and retinopathy in diabetes mellitus. Monitoring the
level of HbA1c in juvenile-onset (type 1– autoimmune) diabetes may improve
treatment. This article discusses new methods of diagnosing diabetes.
Learning Objectives:
- Define HbA1c
- Discuss the impact of HbA1c on patients with diabetes
- Describe the diagnostic criteria for diabetes
Author(s):
Joseph Balatbat, RMA, RPT, AHI
Launched: 2010