Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes as Determined by Glycated Haemoglobin A1c and Glucose Levels in a Developing Southern Chinese Population

Yong Hui Zhang, Jun Wen, G. Neil Thomas, Yan Xu, Xiang Qian Lao, Xiao Xu, Xiu Ling Song, Hao Xu, Qiu Mao Cai, Liang Xia,

PLoS ONE · 2012 · 37 citations · 27 references

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Abstract

Our results show that the diabetes epidemic is accelerating in China. The awareness of diabetes is extremely low. The glucose test and HbA1c measurement should be used together to increase detection of diabetes and pre-diabetes.

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