Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast

#124 A1c & Glucose Measurements: Mind the Gap Segment

04.26.2023 - By Core IM TeamPlay

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What does the HbA1c really measure? What are its limitations? How does fructosamine and glycated albumin work? What will falsely elevate or decrease it? What are the benefits of continuous glucose monitoring? What are the limitations of a glucose-centric view and should we be more insulinocentric? Show notes, Transcript and References

Time stamps00:35 Random Glucose, Fasting Glucose, Glucose Tolerance Test03:03 Hemoglobin A1c08:26 Fructosamine and Glycated Albumin10:50 Continuous Glucose Monitoring15:44 The Overlooked Issue of Insulin Resistance19:11 Summary

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