Interpretation of HbA1c in primary care and potential influence of anaemia and chronic kidney disease: an analysis from the Copenhagen Primary Care Laboratory (CopLab) Database.

Rikke Borg Stephen C Bain Volkert Dirk SiersmaB LindN de Fine OlivariusC L Andersen

Published in: Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association (2018)

The relationship between fasting plasma glucose and HbA1c mimics that of the people with diabetes included in the ADAG study. Mild to moderate anaemia and CKD do not have a significant impact on the interpretation of HbA1c as a marker of retrograde glycaemia. Hence, it seems justified to use HbA1c without adjustment in primary care.

Keyphrases

primary care
chronic kidney disease
end stage renal disease
blood glucose
type diabetes
general practice
cardiovascular disease
iron deficiency
insulin resistance
glycemic control
human health
adverse drug
weight loss