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Hemoglobin Molecules Exposed to High Levels of Glucose Are Converted β\beta

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Hemoglobin molecules exposed to high levels of glucose are converted to glycated products. The most common, referred to as hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), contains a β\beta chain glycated adduct. Because red blood cells last about 3 months, HbA1c concentration is a useful measure of a patient's blood sugar control. In general terms describe why and how HbA1c forms.

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