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If you have type 2 diabetes and your red blood cells don’t live as long as they should—less than 90 days—you might be at higher risk for heart problems and nerve damage, possibly because doctors don’t get the full picture of your blood sugar levels over time.
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The study shows that when red blood cells don’t live as long, HbA1c readings can be misleadingly low, which may lead to worse diabetes complications like heart disease and nerve damage—just as the claim says.
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