Sensitivity and Specificity of Glycated Hemoglobin as a Diagnostic Test for Diabetes and Prediabetes in Arabs
Author(s) -
Nicole R. Pinelli,
Arin Jantz,
Emily T. Martin,
Linda A. Jaber
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
the journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1945-7197
pISSN - 0021-972X
DOI - 10.1210/jc.2011-1148
Subject(s) - prediabetes , medicine , diabetes mellitus , glycated hemoglobin , impaired glucose tolerance , glucose tolerance test , receiver operating characteristic , population , area under the curve , impaired fasting glucose , type 2 diabetes , endocrinology , insulin resistance , environmental health
Glycated hemoglobin (A1C) has been recommended by the American Diabetes Association for the diagnosis of diabetes and prediabetes. The diagnostic utility of A1C has not been evaluated in Arabs, a population at increased risk for developing diabetes.
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