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Performance of HbA1c as an Early Diagnostic Indicator of Type 1 Diabetes in Children and Youth

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2012

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Kendra Vehik, David Cuthbertson, David Boulware, Craig A. Beam, Henry Rodriguez, Laurent Legault, Mila Hyytinen, Marian Rewers, Desmond Schatz, Jeffrey P. Krischer
Diabetes Care

Abstract

HbA(1c) ≥6.5% is a specific but not sensitive early indicator for T1D in high-risk subjects <21 years of age diagnosed by OGTT or asymptomatic hyperglycemia. Redefining the HbA(1c) threshold is recommended if used as an alternative criterion in diagnosing T1D.

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