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Re:Continuous glucose monitors reveal variable glucose respo... by blindriver on Monday May 12, 2025 @11:56AM (#43964450)
It's high, like 6.7-6.9. It doesn't make sense to me because that would suggest average blood glucose of over 150, but it's objectively around 120.
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Re:Continuous glucose monitors reveal variable glucose respo... by nradov on Monday May 12, 2025 @12:50PM (#43965046)
There is some genetic variability in the correlation between blood glucose versus HbA1c. The HbA1c test is essentially an integrator of blood glucose level over time but different people have different average red blood cell lifespans.
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Re:Continuous glucose monitors reveal variable glucose respo... by majkinetor on Monday May 12, 2025 @04:37PM (#43967203)
RBCs life span can vary between humans. That's why hba1c is not always the correct surrogate.
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