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•3 minor hemoglobins are measured in this test
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•A1a, A1b, A1c---formed by glycosylation, a nearly irreversible
molicular process in which glucose becomes chemically incorporated in
Hemoglobin A
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•BG is bound to hemoglobin & becomes glycosylated.
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•Glycosylation occurs a constant rate during life span of a RBC
(120 days or 3 - 4 mo)
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•Non-compliant: proof that you hurt self in past
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•Compare old Rx with New Rx
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•Feeling of reward to pt with good control
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