Glycated hemoglobin assay in a Tlemcen population: Retrospective study

The understanding of the relationship between the standard values ​​of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and related parameters of the subject (age, sex, BMI, and complications etc …) could be a good track for following and the screening of diabetes. In this side, we recruited ten non diabetic subjects as witnesses and ninety diabetic type 2. Diabetic subjects were assayed for their blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin levels and a calculation of their body mass index. Our results showed that the diabete is more common in women than men. The most affected age group by diabetes is between 45 and 55 years for women (24.44%), while among men it over 65 years (20%). Obesity affects 31.11% of women and 889% of men in the studied population. We also found an increase in HbA1c values ​​with age in both sexes. The correlation study between the values ​​of HbA1c and blood glucose in diabetic patients shows the existence of a moderate positive correlation (r = 0.68). Finally we found that diabetes related complications are more common in females than males. Knowledge of the range of reference corresponding patients to better interpret diabetes is important for clinicians. The correlation HbA1c / blood glucose level allow better control of glycemic control.