Lori Berard|Ian Blumer|Robyn L. Houlden|David B. Miller|Vincent Woo
Monitoring Glycemic Control
glycated hemoglobin a1c reliable estimate mean plasma glucose pg levels previous 3 4 months individuals 1 mean level blood glucose bg 30 days immediately preceding blood sampling days 0 30 contributes 50 result prior 90 120 days contributes 10 23 uncommon circumstances rate red blood cell turnover significantly shortened extended structure hemoglobin altered a1c may accurately reflect glycemic status table 1