What is hemoglobin A1c?

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What is hemoglobin A1c?

What is hemoglobin A1c?

A hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) test is a blood test that shows what your average blood sugar (glucose) level was over the past 3 months.

Last updated on 17 May 2023

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How do you treat anemia in dialysis patients?

If you are detected with anemia during dialysis it is treated with medications because diet alone cannot meet your iron needs. The drug is called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs). ESAs replace the EPO that is low in people with kidney failure, so they can make red blood cells.

Last updated on 17 May 2023

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What is hemoglobin A1c?

A hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) test is a blood test that shows what your average blood sugar (glucose) level was over the past 3 months.

Last updated on 17 May 2023

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What does eGFR mean in the blood work report?

The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is a test that measures your level of kidney function and determines your stage of kidney disease

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When do kidney diseases cause anemia?

People with kidney diseases can develop anemia early during the illness or while the disease is progressing.

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Chronic Kidney Disease Can Cause Anemia?

Yes, because the kidneys cannot make enough erythropoitin which leads to a drop in red blood cell production which can cause anemia.

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