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HbA1c Test Limitations in Indian Diabetics

HbA1c Test Limitations in Indian Diabetics WHY IN NEWS? A recent paper in The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia suggests that the widely used HbA1c test may not reliably diagnose or monitor diabetes in Indians. Experts recommend using oral glucose tolerance tests (OGTT) and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for better accuracy, emphasizing the need …