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What is hemoglobin A1c?

What is hemoglobin A1c?

A hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) test is a blood test that shows what your average blood sugar (glucose) level was over the past 3 months.

Last updated on 17 May 2023

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Can you have hemolytic anemia as a result of kidney failure?

Most people with kidney disease will develop anemia. Anemia can happen early in the course of kidney disease and grow worse as kidneys fail and can no longer make EPO

Last updated on 17 May 2023

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What does eGFR mean in the blood work report?

The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is a test that measures your level of kidney function and determines your stage of kidney disease

Last updated on 17 May 2023

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Are diabetes and anemia related?

Diabetes can contribute to anemia through reducing absorption of iron, gastrointestinal bleeding and through diabetic complications that cause anemia

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Can kidney failure cause anemia?

Yes, chronic kidney diseases and kidney failure can cause anemia. This is because their kidneys cannot make enough erythropoietin which causes their red blood cells to drop and anemia.

Last updated on 17 May 2023

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When do kidney diseases cause anemia?

People with kidney diseases can develop anemia early during the illness or while the disease is progressing.

Last updated on 17 May 2023

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