Did you know that A1C > or = 6.5% using a standardized, validated assay, in the absence of conditions that affect the accuracy of the A1C can be used to diagnose diabetes?
There is a position states by the Canadian Diabetes Association that was posted in July 2011 - http://www.diabetes.ca/documents/for-professionals/CJD--July_2011--Position_Statement.pdf
For factors that can affect A1C include erythropoiesis, altered hemoglobin, alcoholism, chronic renal failure, erythrocyte destruction, assays, etc. See website above for more detailed information.
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