Is the Current Cut Point for Glycated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) Correct for Diagnosing Diabetes Mellitus in Premenopausal Women? Evidence to Inform Discussion.

David HollandAnthony A Fryer Stedman M Fahmy W F Hanna Christopher J Duff Lewis GreenJonathan ScargillIan HalsallNeil GaskellJonathon D HoweAdrian H Heald Pensee Wu

Published in: Diabetes therapy : research, treatment and education of diabetes and related disorders (2023)

The HbA1c cut point for diagnosis of diabetes mellitus may need to be re-evaluated in women under the age of 50 years. Early identification of diabetes mellitus in women has the potential to improve women's health outcomes in the longer term.

Keyphrases

polycystic ovary syndrome
pregnancy outcomes
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glycemic control
insulin resistance
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human health
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