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fructosamine
(redirected from Glycated Albumin)

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fructosamine
a glycated serum protein complex which reflects average blood glucose concentration over the previous 1-3 weeks; used in the management of insulin therapy for diabetes mellitus.

fructosamine
Diabetology Fructose with an bound amine group, the serum levels of which reflect the degree of glycation of serum proteins; fructosamine levels reflect glycemic control over a period of 2-3 wks. See Glycosylated hemoglobin.


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27) Although alterations in the ionic strength of mobile phases used in some ion-exchange chromatography methods have reduced the level of co-elution of some of the more common Hb variants (HbS and HbC), it is recommended that clinicians consider methods other than HbA1c for determining average blood-glucose monitoring, such as glycated albumin or fructosamine, given the confusing factors in interpreting HbA1c results for these individuals.
The Epinex G1A[TM] Rapid Diabetes Monitoring Index Test is a unique monthly rapid test that uses glycated albumin to directly measure how much damage has been done to the body by excess sugar (glycation).
Thus, they are good estimates of the level of glycated proteins in serum, particularly glycated albumin.
 
 
 
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