title: The why and wherefore of fructosamine.
abstract: GH and FA are useful monitors in the care of diabetic patients. For most situations, GH is the preferred test and should be routinely monitored. FA should be reserved for exceptional situations in which blood glucose control over one to two weeks must be assessed or in patients with a hemoglobinopathy. Patients with diabetes should be advised of their present GH level and the preferred goal.
authors.affiliation: Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Henry Ford Hospital.
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Mendlovic
authors.forename: F W
authors.initials: FW
authors.lastname: Whitehouse
authors.forename: C C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Foreback
mesh_terms: D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000097:blood* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D019270:Fructosamine; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin / Q000032:analysis*; D017127:Glycation End Products, Advanced / Q000737:chemistry; D006595:Hexosamines / Q000097:blood*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D019270:Fructosamine; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin; D017127:Glycation End Products, Advanced; D006595:Hexosamines