What are the advantages of using HbA1c to diagnose diabetes after an ischemic stroke?
The advantages of using HbA1c to diagnose diabetes after an ischemic stroke are that it is more convenient (ie, it does not require fasting), has less variability day to day, and is less likely to be perturbed by medications, stress, or illness. In general, HbA1c may be more accurate than other screening tests in the immediate postevent period, making it the preferred method of diagnosis for patients hospitalized with an acute stroke.