„The book, on the one hand, by working from the basics, isan excellent educational tool for those developing experience inthe field of diabetes and on the other, through its real-lifeillustrations, can also be beneficial to the more experienced infacilitating the transition to use of the IFCC units ofreporting.“ (Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, 1September 2012)„Using mainly case studies, this slim volume of 76 pages isan excellent aid to clinicians as they adjust to using theinternationally recognised IFCC measurement which is replacing thecurrent DCCT method of presenting HbA1c as a percentage of totalHb.“ (Practical Diabetes International, July 2010)
HbA1c in Diabetes
Case studies using IFCC units
herausgegeben von Stephen Gough, Susan Manley und Irene StrattonAdapting to the IFCC system of reporting HbA1c poses achallenge to generations of health professionals who have learntthe percentage system related to the major clinical trials, in type1 and type 2 diabetes, the DCCT and UKPDS. This handy paperbackilluminates the transition path.
Using real-life case studies to illustrate actual clinicalsituations, the book shows you how to use mmol/mol units in dailypractice. Each case study shows the old percentage units alongsidethe IFCC units for quick comparison. Produced in association withDiabetes UK, this pocketbook helps you work with confidence in theIFCC system.
Using real-life case studies to illustrate actual clinicalsituations, the book shows you how to use mmol/mol units in dailypractice. Each case study shows the old percentage units alongsidethe IFCC units for quick comparison. Produced in association withDiabetes UK, this pocketbook helps you work with confidence in theIFCC system.
