Publications by authors named "Ben Jen-Min Ng"
Sensitivity of A1C to diagnose diabetes is decreased in high-risk older Southeast Asians.
J Diabetes Complications
September 2012
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate how ageing affects the accuracy of glycosylated hemoglobin A1C (A1C) in diagnosing diabetes mellitus in Southeast Asians.
- A total of 511 subjects ranging from 14 to 93 years old were tested using A1C and the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), with comparisons made across four age groups.
- Results showed that older adults (≥65 years) had significantly higher false-negative rates for A1C, indicating it is less reliable for diagnosing diabetes in this age group, making OGTT a better choice.