Men and women with type 2 diabetes show similar links between blood cell traits and A1c levels, so doctors can use the same A1c rules to monitor both.

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A-049 Associations Between Elevated Red Blood Cell Parameters and Hemoglobin A1c Levels in Type II Diabetes

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The study found that red blood cell traits affect A1c levels similarly in men and women with type 2 diabetes, so doctors can use the same A1c guidelines for both sexes.

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A-049 Associations Between Elevated Red Blood Cell Parameters and Hemoglobin A1c Levels in Type II Diabetes

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DOI: 10.1093/clinchem/hvaf086.048

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In people with type 2 diabetes, certain blood traits like red blood cell size and count might change A1c levels — not because of blood sugar, but because of how those cells are made. So, your A1c might look high or low even if your sugar control is fine.

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HbA1c might not give a true picture of blood sugar control in people with diabetes because things like how often blood sugar swings, different ethnic backgrounds, and other health problems can affect the results.

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