Which of the following is true about glycosylated haemoglobin?
Glycosylated haemoglobin is not a reliable test in patients with hemoglobinopathies like thalassemia and sickle cell anemia. It is an excellent test indicating poor glycemic control in diabetics and higher valuesare associated with microvascular complications. It is a retrospective test indicating glycemic control for 8-12 weeks.
Increased in diabetic patients with sickle cell anaemia
It is a poor indicator of long term diabetic status in patient with renal disease
Contain Haemoglobin with sugar moiety
Half- life is 45 days in adults
Diabetes Mellitus