A comparison of fructosamine and HbA1c for home self-monitoring blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes.

Background: Optimal glycemic control is believed to be essential in patients with diabetes to minimize any long-term complications. Measurement of the levels of glycated protein, such as fructosamine and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), is the most reliable method for assessing a period of glycemic control. This prospective study was performed to investigate whether fructosamine or HbA1c could provide a reliable index of glycemic control in type 2 diabetes.