The Claim
Improved health status, particularly through reduced oxidative stress and enhanced cellular integrity, can prolong red blood cell lifespan, leading to increased cumulative glycation of hemoglobin and consequently higher HbA1c levels, even in the presence of normal or improved glycemic control.
What the research says
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If your body is healthier and your red blood cells live longer, your HbA1c blood sugar test might show higher levels — not because your blood sugar is high, but because the sugar has more time to stick to older red blood cells.
See the scientific wording
Improved health status, particularly through reduced oxidative stress and enhanced cellular integrity, can prolong red blood cell lifespan, resulting in higher HBA1C readings due to increased cumulative glycation despite normal or improved glycemic control.
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