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Sometimes, changes in blood cells that happen as people age might mess with blood sugar readings, even if their blood is otherwise healthy.
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The study looks at a woman with a blood condition called CHIP and finds her blood sugar test (HbA1c) was normal even though her actual sugar levels were high. Doctors think CHIP may have changed how her red blood cells worked, making the test misleading.
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