In Japanese adults with type 1 diabetes, red blood cells live for about 74 days on average—ranging from 56 to 120 days—when measured using a special model that tracks blood sugar changes over time.

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Accurate prediction of HbA1c by continuous glucose monitoring using a kinetic model with patient-specific parameters for red blood cell lifespan and glucose uptake

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2021 May-Jun

The study used a special model to predict blood sugar levels in people with diabetes, but it didn’t measure or confirm how long red blood cells live, so it can’t support the specific claim about red blood cell lifespan.

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Accurate prediction of HbA1c by continuous glucose monitoring using a kinetic model with patient-specific parameters for red blood cell lifespan and glucose uptake

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DOI: 10.1177/14791641211013734

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