Monitor Long-Term blood sugar control at home
January 1998
Diabetics will soon be able to monitor LONG-TERM blood sugar control at home.
There are two different ways to do this...glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)...or a fructosamine test.
Fructosamine is formed when sugar combines with albumin and other serum proteins. This test reflects average blood glucose for the preceding 2 WEEKS...instead of 2 to 3 MONTHS like HbA1c.
Get concise advice on drug therapy, plus unlimited access to CE
Pharmacist's Letter Canada includes:
- 12 issues every year, with brief articles about new meds and hot topics
- 200+ CE courses, including the popular CE-in-the-Letter
- Quick reference drug comparison charts
- Access to the entire archive