title: Falsely low HbA1c value due to a rare variant of hemoglobin J-Baltimore.
abstract: HbA1c values are heavily relied on to assess glycemic control. Hemoglobin variants may interfere with measurements of HbA1c resulting in falsely low values. We present the first report of a rare variant of Hb in a patient with type 2 diabetes, which lead to a falsely low HbA1c.
authors.affiliation: Elsie Bertram Diabetes Centre, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Trust, Colney Lane, Norwich, Norfolk NR4 7UY, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Ossama
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Barakat
authors.forename: S T Murali
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Krishnan
authors.forename: Ketan
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Dhatariya
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000378:metabolism; D015190:Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000235:genetics*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D014644:Genetic Variation; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin / Q000235:genetics* / Q000378:metabolism*; D006448:Hemoglobin J / Q000235:genetics*; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin; D006448:Hemoglobin J; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; C030639:hemoglobin J Baltimore