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In adults who have been newly diagnosed with diabetes (Population) can frequent HbA1c testing predict patient’s long-term outcomes (Intervention) compared to not testing HbA1c or less frequent intervals of testing (Comparison) can this test predict outcomes in newly diagnosed patients (Outcome) especially in the first two years of being diagnosed and can this benefit clinicians knowing this info? (Time)
According to Downey, it is important for newly diagnosed patients to be monitored by testing their HbA1c frequently. The tighter the control is on their HbA1c decreases the “hyperglycemic state”. When clinicians control the time spent in this state, it decreases long term blood sugar levels and the long term effects of diabetes. It is important to note that HbA1c testing has become the standard for patients who are diabetic prior to any type of surgeries and for HbA1c levels to be at appropriate levels prior to surgery if possible.
DOWNEY, J. (2018). The importance of achieving target HbA1c in the early years. Practice Nurse, 48(1), 12–16.
Zheng, J., Cheng, J., Wang, T., Zhang, Q., & Xiao, X. (2017). Does HbA1c Level Have Clinical Implications in Diabetic Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. International Journal of Endocrinology, 1–8.
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