Short Case Study Questions
Ruth Ann Glebowski is a 40-year-old woman. She has a medical history of gestational diabetes, high cholesterol, hypothyroidism, and depression. She is 5 ft 4 in. tall and weighs 190 lb. Recently she has made an appointment with her physician since she has been having excessive hunger and frequent urination.
-Ruth Ann's doctor can best evaluate long-term diabetic compliance by checking her ____.

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Short Case Study Questions  
Ruth Ann Glebowski is a 40-year-old woman. She has a medical history of gestational diabetes, high cholesterol, hypothyroidism, and depression. She is 5 ft 4 in. tall and weighs 190 lb. Recently she has made an appointment with her physician since she has been having excessive hunger and frequent urination.
-Ruth Ann's doctor can best evaluate long-term diabetic compliance by checking her ____.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Glycated hemoglobin, also known as HbA1c, is a blood test that measures average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months. This test is the best way to evaluate diabetic compliance over the long term as it assesses how well someone has been controlling their blood sugar levels over an extended period. A fasting blood glucose test measures blood sugar levels at a specific point in time, typically after fasting for 8 hours. Urine ketones can be used to diagnose diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious complication of diabetes, but is not a reliable measure of long-term diabetic compliance. Blood pressure is also an important factor to monitor in diabetic patients, but does not provide a comprehensive view of diabetic compliance.