Hemoglobin Molecules Exposed to High Levels of Glucose Are Converted

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Essay

Hemoglobin molecules exposed to high levels of glucose are converted to glycated products. The most common, referred to as hemoglobin A_1c (HbA_1c), contains a  chain glycated adduct. Because red blood cells last about 3 months, HbA_1c concentration is a useful measure of a patient's blood sugar control. In general terms describe why and how HbA_1c forms.

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