Objective
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a prevalent nutritional deficiency anemia affecting global populations, characterized by impaired hemoglobin synthesis and erythrocyte dysfunction. Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels, crucial for monitoring glycemic control in diabetes mellitus (DM), may be influenced by factors beyond blood glucose, including anemia. This study aims to evaluate the impact of IDA on HbA1c levels in non-diabetic individuals aged 15-60.
Materials and Methods
A retrospective cross-sectional study conducted. The study included 299 IDA patients with FBG and HbA1c levels within the reference range (70-100 mg/dL for FBG, 4%-6.0% for HbA1c) and 114 healthy controls. Exclusion criteria encompassed DM history, recent iron therapy, other anemias, chronic infections, and malnutrition. Patients were grouped by anemia severity regarding hemoglobin levels: mild (11-11.9 g/dL), moderate (10.1-10.9 g/dL), and severe (
Key words: Iron Deficiency Anemia, HbA1c
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