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Chart posted
for general educational use. Data represent
averages. Individual values may vary. |
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Consult your
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Conversion:
IFCC HbA1c = (10.93 * [(2.59 + Plasma Glucose) /
1.59]) -23.5
Plasma Glucose = (1.59 * [(0.09148 * IFCC HbA1c) + 2.152]) - 2.59 |
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References:
• David M. Nathan, MD,
Judith Kuenen, MD, Rikke Borg, MD, Hui Zheng, PhD, David
Schoenfeld, PhD, Robert J. Heine, MD "Translating the
A1c Assay Into Estimated Average Glucose Values," Diabetes
Care 31:1473-1478, 2008. Abstract
• International
Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC) Standardization of
HbA1c, National Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program (NGSP),
http://www.ngsp.org/ PDF
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info on plasma glucose vs. whole blood glucose.
What reading is desirable? Your glycemic
target should be individualized for you and reflect an
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Diabetes.
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