The Southern Medical Journal (SMJ) is the official, peer-reviewed journal of the Southern Medical Association. It has a multidisciplinary and inter-professional focus that covers a broad range of topics relevant to physicians and other healthcare specialists.
SMJ // Article
Original Article
Glycohemoglobin Determinations in Pregnant Diabetic Patients
Abstract
ABSTRACT: Glycohemoglobins (GH), minor variants of hemoglobin A, are elevated in patients with diabetes mellitus. We examined the clinical usefulness of GH levels in human pregnancy. There was no correlation between GH levels and gestational age or neonatal birth weight. Insulin-dependent diabetics had higher GH levels than did normal controls (≥33 weeks gestation). There was a significant correlation between fasting plasma glucose concentration and GH levels in insulin-dependent diabetics, especially when the former was determined six to 12 weeks before GH determination. Because of the wide scatter of data and the a posteriori relationship, however, we were unable to use this information at the clinical level.This content is limited to qualifying members.
Existing members, please login first
If you have an existing account please login now to access this article or view purchase options.
Purchase only this article ($25)
Create a free account, then purchase this article to download or access it online for 24 hours.
Purchase an SMJ online subscription ($75)
Create a free account, then purchase a subscription to get complete access to all articles for a full year.
Purchase a membership plan (fees vary)
Premium members can access all articles plus recieve many more benefits. View all membership plans and benefit packages.
