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Article: Postprandial Glucose Levels May be High Despite Normal HbA1c Levels.(Clinical report)
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- Internal Medicine Alert
- Article date:
- February 28, 2002
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Postprandial Glucose Levels May be High Despite Normal HbA1c Levels
Abstract & Commentary
Synopsis: Postmeal glucose levels may be seriously elevated despite a normal fasting plasma glucose and HbA1c levels of less than 7%.
Source: Bonora E, et al. Diabetes Care. 2001;24:2023-2029.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the plasma glucose excursions with meals, the relations between levels at different times of the day, and these findings with their relationship to the level of the HbA1c in noninsulin-treated type 2 diabetics.
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