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HbA1c Levels Are Genetically Determined Even in Type 1 Diabetes
1 Dec 2001
Abstract excerpt
HbA(1c), a measure of blood glucose regulation, reflects glucose levels in the preceding months. In diabetes, HbA(1c) levels predict the risk of microvascular complications. The aim of this study was to determine whether genetic factors could influence HbA(1c) levels in normal subjects and type 1 diabetic patients. We performed a classical twin study of HbA(1c) in healthy nondiabetic female twins and 42...
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