대한임상검사과학회지 (Korean Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science)
- 제42권3호
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- Pages.125-128
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- 2010
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- 1738-3544(pISSN)
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- 2288-1662(eISSN)
Management of Diabetes from HbA1c Test
- Park, Cheolin (Wellness banaba Co. Ltd.) ;
- Kim, Cheol-Hoe (Wellness banaba Co. Ltd.) ;
- Lee, Jae-Sik (Department of Clinical Laboratory Science, Hyejeon College)
- 투고 : 2010.10.04
- 심사 : 2010.12.23
- 발행 : 2010.12.30
초록
HbA1c test measures the amount of glycated hemoglobin in blood. HbA1c shows the average of blood glucose levels for the past three months, this is a better indicator of how overall diabetes is doing. HbA1c gives a much better idea of how the body is breaking down the glucose. Therefore, this HbA1c is very important tool for maintaining normal glucose levels for pre-and diabetic patients. Total 408 participants were tested HbA1c voluntarily from Chosunilbo Health Expo (8th~11th, July 2010). Through this small-scaled direct HbA1c, about 54.7% (207 out of 408) was shown glucose tolerance and diabetes. However, 61 from 157 participants who were shown under 6.9% HbA1c (normal and pre-diabetic stage) are taking only antidiabetic drugs to maintain a normal blood glucose. Regular HbA1c test can bring an important management and awareness about controlling blood sugar level and prevention of diabetic complications.