Volume : VII, Issue : VIII, August - 2017

Influence of Iron deficiency anaemia on HbA1c in Type 2 diabetic and non–diabetic

Nachiappan R, Anitha G, Geetha H

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 Introduction: Haemoglobin A1c [HbA1c] has been adopted by physicians as a surrogate for monitoring glycemic control. There exists concern that other factors beyond serum glucose concentration may affect glycation rates. Aim: This study aimed to analyse the effect of Iron deficiency anaemia on HbA1c levels in type 2 diabetic patients having both controlled and uncontrolled fasting blood sugar levels compared with non–diabetic. Methods: The study group comprised 600 patients with type 2 diabetes. Out of this, 360 uncontrolled diabetic with IDA patients (FBS > 125 mg %) and 240 controlled diabetic without IDA patients (FBS < 115 mg %) compared with 460 non–diabetics, out of this 200 with IDA and 260 without IDA.  Results: In controlled diabetes without IDA, the HbA1c was 6.9 ± 0.8%, while uncontrolled diabetes with IDA, subjects who had FBS > 125 mg % had significantly higher HbA1c of 8.1 ± 0.5% value. Odds ratio for HbA1c for non– diabetic patients with IDA and without IDA was non–significant. Conclusion: The study emphasizes the need to exercise caution when applying HbA1c reference ranges to anaemic populations.

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Nachiappan R, Anitha G, Geetha H, Influence of Iron deficiency anaemia on HbA1c in Type 2 diabetic and non–diabetic, INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume‾7 | Issue‾8 | August‾2017

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