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Glycosylated Hemoglobin
HbA1c
Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) is the combination of glucose and hemoglobin. When glucose is elevated in the blood the amount of glycosylated hemoglobin increases proportionally. A red blood cells lifespan is about 4 months, so you can get an idea of blood sugar control over the last several months.
5.6-7.5 % of total Hgb
What would cause Decreased Levels of Glycosylated Hemoglobin?
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