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Mean blood glucose-independent HbA1c racial disparity and iron status in youth with Type 1 DM.

Mahmoud Adeeb HamdanRicardo GomezStuart A Chalew
Published in: Pediatric diabetes (2020)
After adjustment for race, MBG and RDW-CV, iron indices were not statistically significant independent predictors of HbA1c levels. These observations indicate that factors besides iron status and CBC indices contribute to MBG-independent racial disparity in HbA1c.
Keyphrases
  • blood glucose
  • iron deficiency
  • glycemic control
  • mental health
  • african american
  • physical activity
  • young adults
  • type diabetes
  • blood pressure
  • weight loss