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Glycosylated hemoglobin — Glycosylated (or glycated) hemoglobin ( hemoglobin A1c, Hb1c , or HbA1c ) is a form of hemoglobin used primarily to identify the average plasma glucose concentration over prolonged periods of time. Its name is sometimes abbreviated to A1C. It is… … Wikipedia
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Glucose tolerance test — Intervention MeSH D005951 A glucose tolerance test is a medical test in which glucose is given and blood samples taken afterward to determine how quickly it is cleared from the blood … Wikipedia
Glossary of diabetes — See also: Diabetes (disambiguation) The following is a glossary of diabetes which explains terms connected with diabetes. Contents: Top · 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z … Wikipedia
Glossary of terms associated with diabetes — This page lists and explains terms connected with diabetes. NOTOC A *Acanthosis nigricans A brown to black, poorly defined, velvety hyperpigmentation of the skin, usually present in the posterior and lateral folds of the neck, the axilla, groin,… … Wikipedia
Diabetes management — Main article: Diabetes mellitus Diabetes is a chronic disease with no cure as of 2010[update] but a lot of research is underway. It is associated with an impaired glucose cycle, altering metabolism. Management of this disease may include… … Wikipedia
Reference ranges for blood tests — Reference ranges edit in: blood urine CSF feces Reference ranges for blood tests are sets of values used by a health professional to interpret a set of … Wikipedia
Fructosamine — is a compound that can be considered the result of a reaction between fructose and ammonia or an amine (with a molecule of water being released). A fructosamine is also formed when carbonyl group of glucose reacts with an amino group of a protein … Wikipedia
Diabetes mellitus — Diabetes redirects here. For other uses, see Diabetes (disambiguation). Diabetes mellitus Classification and external resources Universal blue circle symbol for diabetes.[1] … Wikipedia
Diabetes mellitus type 1 — Diabetes type 1 Classification and external resources Universal blue circle symbol for diabetes.[1] ICD 10 … Wikipedia
