Diabetes
Most Important Diabetes Test May Be Reported in New Units
Published in MD Week, July 13th, 2007
The preliminary results from an international study showing the relationship between hemoglobin A1c (A1C) levels and average blood glucose levels, were reported today at the American Diabetes Association's 67th Annual Scientific Sessions. Should the final results of the study replicate the early findings, doctors will likely report A1C test results in new average glucose (AG) units, so that patients will better understand the results of A1C testing.
"The reporting of A1C -- using that name -- in percentage units, such as a goal of under 7 percent, has always presented problems in doctor-patient communications," said David Nathan, MD, Professor of Medicine, Harvard...
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