The Claim

In adults with type 2 diabetes, a red blood cell lifespan shorter than 75 days is associated with higher average blood glucose levels compared to those with longer red blood cell lifespans, even when HbA1c levels are similar, indicating that HbA1c may not accurately reflect true glycemic control in individuals with accelerated red blood cell turnover.

Source: Red Blood Cell Lifespan < 74 Days Can Clinically Reduce Hb1Ac Levels in Type 2 Diabetes

What the research says

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In plain English

If you have type 2 diabetes and your red blood cells don’t live as long, your actual blood sugar might be higher than what your A1c test shows — meaning the A1c test could be misleading for some people.

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Adults with type 2 diabetes and red blood cell lifespan below 75 days have significantly higher average blood glucose levels compared to those with longer RBC lifespans, despite similar HbA1c values, suggesting that HbA1c may inaccurately reflect glycemic control in individuals with accelerated red blood cell turnover.

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Red Blood Cell Lifespan < 74 Days Can Clinically Reduce Hb1Ac Levels in Type 2 Diabetes

    People with type 2 diabetes who have shorter-lived red blood cells may have normal HbA1c levels but actually have higher blood sugar, meaning the HbA1c test can be misleading.

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