Glycosylated haemoglobin in normal pregnancy: a longitudinal study with two independent methods
- 1 February 1985
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in Diabetologia
- Vol. 28 (2) , 76-79
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00279919
Abstract
Summary Twenty-one women completed a longitudinal study of glycosylated haemoglobin in normal pregnancy. Glycosylated haemoglobin levels were measured using two independent techniques (ion-exchange column and colorimetric). Concurrent serial oral glucose tolerance tests (75-g glucose load) and erythrocyte indices were obtained. Changes in mean glycosylated haemoglobin were similar with both techniques with a nadir at 17 weeks, a peak at delivery (p<0.002 versus 17 weeks) and a fall post-partum. Glycosylated haemoglobin levels in abnormal pregnancies, e. g. diabetic, should be interpreted in the knowledge of these physiological changes.Keywords
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