How far are we from standardization of hemoglobin A1c in China

VernacularTitle:中国糖化血红蛋白标准化之路有多远
Author: Yi JU ¹ ; Qing LI ; Liping TANG
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1. 200126,上海市临床检验中心
Keywords: Hemoglobin A,glycosylated; Reference standards; Diabetes mellitus
From: Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2018;41(11):804-807
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Hemoglobin A1c(HbA1c)as the important marker confirmed by UK Prospective Diabetes Study and Diabetes Control and Complications Trial Research 2 epidemiological survey results is closely related to diabetes and its complications ,it has been included in the diagnostic criteria of diabetes mellitus by international organizations such as International Diabetes Federation , American Diabetes Association , World Health Organization ( WHO ) since 2010.The Chinese Guidelines for Type 2 Diabetes ( 2017 Edition ) issued by the Chinese Diabetes Society are still not formally included in the diagnostic criteria of diabetes in China.The reason is that although the standardization of HbA 1c testing in China has been improved gradually, the differences between different regions are still large.Reviewing the process of HbA1c standardization in the world and exploring the road of standardization in our country , it is believed that through the joint efforts of all parties , the goal will be achieved .