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#124 A1c & Glucose Measurements: Mind the Gap Segment

· 21 min

Episode #124 A1c & Glucose Measurements: Mind the Gap Segment

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What does the HbA1c really measure? What are its limitations? How does fructosamine and glycated albumin work? What will falsely elevate or decrease it? What are the benefits of continuous glucose monitoring? What are the limitations of a glucose-centric view and should we be more insulinocentric?

Show notes, Transcript and References

Time stamps

• 00:35 Random Glucose, Fasting Glucose, Glucose Tolerance Test • 03:03 Hemoglobin A1c • 08:26 Fructosamine and Glycated Albumin • 10:50 Continuous Glucose Monitoring • 15:44 The Overlooked Issue of Insulin Resistance • 19:11 Summary

Tags: IM Core, CoreIM, insulin resistance, diabetes, microvascular and macrovascular complication

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