A new evidence-based viewpoint published online in Lancet Regional Health: Southeast Asia highlights that the widely used ...

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The widely used glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) test - a standard diabetes test - may not accurately reflect blood glucose levels ...

A Lancet review cautions that widespread anemia in India may cause HbA1c to misclassify diabetes, urging glucose-based tests for safer diagnosis.

Diabetes diagnosis in India may be misled by HbA1c tests, especially in populations with anaemia and blood disorders, Lancet ...

The Silent Thief of Vitality Dr Randhir Singh dr.randhirlo@gmail.com If your dog appears lethargic, skips meals, or lacks ...

Co-author Dr. Shashank Joshi from Mumbai highlighted that even in advanced urban hospitals, HbA1c results can be influenced by red blood cell variations. In rural and tribal regions, where anemia and ...

Some friends meet for lunch or long walks. Randi Stern and two of her best friends donate blood together. "Planning friend dates around blood donation lets us keep our promises to each other — and to ...