#124 A1c & Glucose Measurements: Mind the Gap Segment

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 ReferencesTime 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 SummaryTags: IM Core, CoreIM, insulin resistance, diabetes, microvascular and macrovascular complicationFind the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840Our Sponsors:* Check out Branch Basics and use my code branchbasics.com/COREIM for a great deal: https://branchbasics.com* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Quince for high-quality clothes with affordable pricing and use code quince.com/coreim Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy