Hemoglobin A1c outperforms fasting glucose for risk prediction
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 - 22:42
in Health & Medicine
Measurements of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) more accurately identify persons at risk for clinical outcomes than the commonly used measurement of fasting glucose, according to a new study. HbA1c levels accurately predict future diabetes, and they better predict stroke, heart disease and all-cause mortality as well.