Guidelines and Recommendations for Laboratory Analysis in the Diagnosis and Management of Diabetes Mellitus

Sacks, David B.; Bruns, David E.; Goldstein, David E.; Maclaren, Noel K.; McDonald, Jay M.; Parrott, Marian

doi:10.2337/diacare.25.4.750

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“…It may be hypothesized that the birthweight of infants of mothers with diabetes is, indeed, largely influenced by glucose levels (postprandial hyperglycaemia). However, these glucose elevations are of short duration and are, therefore, not reflected accurately by HbA 1 c levels, which are considered to be an indicator of mean glucose values over a 2-to 3-month period [38,39]. Furthermore, given the strong relationship with the birthweight of an earlier-born sibling, genetic or different diabetes-related intra-uterine factors cannot be ruled out.…”

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Sibling birthweight as a predictor of macrosomia in women with type 1 diabetes

2005

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Aims/hypothesis: The aim of this study was to establish the value of maternal HbA 1 c levels and older sibling birthweight as predictors of birthweight and macrosomia in the offspring of women with type 1 diabetes. Subjects and methods: A total of 214 pregnancies of 107 women with type 1 diabetes were studied. Regression analysis was performed to test the predictive value of the birthweight of the first-born infant, HbA 1 c levels, maternal BMI, maternal age and time between subsequent births on the birthweight of the second-born infant. Birthweights were corrected for sex and gestational age. The percentages of first-and second-born infants with macrosomia (weight >90th centile) were calculated and compared. Results: Only the birthweight of earlier born infants was significantly related to that of second-born infants (p<0.001) and 40-50% of the variation in the birthweight of second-born infants could be explained by the birthweight of the firstborn infants. About 85% of the mothers who gave birth to a macrosomic infant had a macrosomic infant in a subsequent pregnancy. Conclusions/interpretation: Although it is clear that glycaemic control contributes to birthweight in women with type 1 diabetes, the birthweight of an earlier born infant appears to be a much better predictor of the birthweight of a subsequent infant than HbA 1 c levels during pregnancy. It may, therefore, be used to identify patients at risk of giving birth to a macrosomic infant. Daily home monitoring of glucose levels, rather than HbA 1 c levels, should be used for assessment of maternal glycaemia during pregnancy.

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Sibling birthweight as a predictor of macrosomia in women with type 1 diabetes

2005

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“…The recommendations of ADA published in 2002 and WHO guidelines of 2006 clearly indicate that venous plasma is the preferred sample for glucose estimation [9,10]. However, in most laboratory panels, serum is the most suitable sample for all other chemistries performed, and so ''panel'' glucose is usually serum glucose.…”

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Inhibition of Glycolysis for Glucose Estimation in Plasma: Recent Guidelines and their Implications

Gupta

Kaur

2013

Ind J Clin Biochem

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“…Usually, capillary blood glucose monitored once a day is important for the patient to check to prevent asymptomatic hypoglycemia. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is required to estimate the mean glycemia over the preceding 2-3 months and must be measured at least twice a year to determine whether metabolic control is maintained within a normal range [39]. Thus, HbA1c is useful in assessing treatment efficiency and in comparing the result of the patient_s self-reported testing (Table 3).…”

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Regular physical exercise in patients with type II diabetes mellitus

Nakhanakhup

Moungmee

Appell

et al. 2006

Eur. Rev. Aging.Phys. Act.

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It is widely accepted that regular physical exercise helps diabetic patients control blood glucose, reduce cardiovascular risk factors, and prevent other related complications. In spite of the undoubted benefits of regular physical exercise, diabetic patients with chronic complications should be aware of potential hazards of practicing exercise. To avoid some harmful consequences of acute exercise, it is necessary to adopt a vigilant attitude with these risk patients and to carefully adjust type and intensity of exercise to the individual situation. This article intends to summarize and analyze the current literature concerning the preventive and therapeutic effects of regular exercise in diabetic patients, pointing out its physiological influence on blood glucose regulation, and to analyze the potential risks of acute physical exercise and the precautions given to patients with a variety of complications.

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Guidelines and Recommendations for Laboratory Analysis in the Diagnosis and Management of Diabetes Mellitus

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Sibling birthweight as a predictor of macrosomia in women with type 1 diabetes

Sibling birthweight as a predictor of macrosomia in women with type 1 diabetes

Inhibition of Glycolysis for Glucose Estimation in Plasma: Recent Guidelines and their Implications

Regular physical exercise in patients with type II diabetes mellitus

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