Glycohaemoglobin and ascorbic acid

Current recommendations for diabetics suggest that GHb be maintained at 7, a level that is associated with acceptable control and decreased risk of complications; when GHb exceeds 8, re-evaluation of treatment is necessary.6 Moreover, relatively small increases in average blood sugar (ie, GHb) can a...

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Published inNew Zealand medical journal Vol. 115; no. 1160; p. U156
Main Authors Krone, Cheryl A, Ely, John T A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New Zealand Pasifika Medical Association Group (PMAG) 23.08.2002
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Animals
Ascorbic Acid - administration & dosage
Ascorbic Acid - blood
Diabetes
Dietary Supplements
False Positive Reactions
Glucose
Glycated Hemoglobin A - analysis
Hemoglobins, Abnormal - metabolism
Humans
Monitoring, Physiologic - methods
Monitoring, Physiologic - standards
Vitamin C
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Summary:Current recommendations for diabetics suggest that GHb be maintained at 7, a level that is associated with acceptable control and decreased risk of complications; when GHb exceeds 8, re-evaluation of treatment is necessary.6 Moreover, relatively small increases in average blood sugar (ie, GHb) can accompany adverse reproductive effects. Vitamin usage is common in New Zealand and after multivitamins, AA is the most often consumed supplement.8 Moreover, diabetics are encouraged to supplement antioxidants, including AA. [...]it seems prudent for primary care health providers to inquire regarding the AA intake of patients, especially diabetics, when using GHb for diagnosis or treatment monitoring.
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ISSN:1175-8716