VOLUME 10 , ISSUE 2 ( July-December, 2022 ) > List of Articles
Celine D, Subha Revathi K, Suguna S
Keywords : anemia, diabetes mellitus, glycated hemoglobin, iron
Citation Information : D C, K SR, S S. Diabetes, HbA1C and Iron levels – An Overview. 2022; 10 (2):35-39.
DOI: 10.5005/NJP-11056-10_02_06
License: CC BY-NC 4.0
Published Online: 01-12-2022
Copyright Statement: Copyright © 2022; NA
Diabetes, the most common non-communicable disease is approaching epidemic proportions globally. The prevalence of impaired glucose tolerance is likely to go up to 6.0 by 2025. Maintaining glycemic control and monitoring the glucose levels periodically is mandatory in preventing long term complications. The role of iron metabolism and its impact on glucose levels is widely studied nowadays. Iron deficiency anemia influences the HbA1C levels there by questioning the value of this parameter as a marker of glycemic status. Poor glycemic control is the most important factor for formation of advanced glycation end products. This short communication will give an overview on the link between iron metabolism, diabetes and HbA1C.
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