Effects of thyroid hormone replacement on glycated hemoglobin levels in non diabetic subjects with overt hypothyroidism

Effects of thyroid hormone replacement on glycated hemoglobin levels in non diabetic subjects with overt hypothyroidism

Objective Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) may not accurately reflect the level of glycemia in conditions of altered erythrocyte turnover. Hypothyroidism is one condition associated with sluggish erythropoesis. To assess changes in HbA1c, independent of changes in plasma glucose after initiation of thyr...

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Main Authors: Sailaja Anantarapu, Suresh Vaikkakara, Alok Sachan, Bobbidi Venkata Phaneendra, Mustur Manohar Suchitra, Amaresh Ponnala Reddy, Sunil Epuri, Arun Mukka, Dharaneswari Vemvakam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2015-09-01
Series:Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Subjects:
Glycated hemoglobin
hypothyroidism
thyroxine
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