Course Overview

HbA1c: Past, Present, and Future

1 CME - (ACA-20250005937) | 100% Online | Complete any time 
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Module Description

The module highlights the value of the HbA1c biomarker, which is now used in many countries for diabetes diagnosis and/or screening, in addition to its role as the gold standard for monitoring glycemic control, being interesting for its lower variability than glucose and achievable without fasting.

Learning Objectives

  • Determine the different methods used for assaying glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) with their characteristics and performances.

  • Explain the importance of the use of commutable materials for external quality control assessment.

  • Highlight the major pitfalls in HbA1c result interpretation, especially in cases of renal diseases or hemoglobin variants, and the new indications of HbA1c in diabetes diagnosis.

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