Age and HbA1c in Diabetes: A Negative Association Modified by Red Cell Characteristics.

: While a positive correlation between age and HbA1c has been suggested in non-diabetic individuals, warranting higher HbA1c reference ranges for older adults, evidence among individuals with diabetes is less clear and may reveal an inverse trend. This study aimed to examine the relationship between age and HbA1c in a diabetic population, considering red cell parameters and other confounding factors; : This cross-sectional study included 268 diabetic participants from Mongolia-Japan University Hospital (mean age 57.0 ± 9.

High Meat Intake and Ferritin Levels in Relation to Cardiovascular Risk Among Individuals with Diabetes in Mongolia.

Background/objectives: Mongolian diets are characterized by high meat consumption, which may contribute to dietary iron intake and influence ferritin levels and cardiovascular risk. Elevated ferritin levels have been associated with inflammation and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in various populations; however, the specific effects of high meat intake and ferritin levels on CVD risk in Mongolian individuals with diabetes remain unclear. This study aimed to assess the relationship between meat intake, ferritin levels, and cardiovascular risk markers in a diabetic Mongolian population.