A1c and Anemia

This video discusses the history of the A1c test and its importance in the management of diabetes. It points our some of the factors that can raise or lower the A1c artificially, including the iron deficiency states including iron deficiency anemia and anemia of chronic disease. It provides viewers with an explanation or all the most important facts necessary for a diabetic person to understand and appreciate the results and the limitations of the A1c test. The effect of sickle cell disease on A1c is explained and a case study with rising A1c and expert intervention is presented in an easy to understand fashion.