RE: FYI -new recommendations

[Guest guest]

Thanks for sharing that Myria.  It makes sense that if the

HgbA1C is elevated, it’s elevated for a reason.  I have been using it to reassure

myself and patient that not yet diabetic if HgbA1C normal, despite elevated

fasting sugars.  And then I would tell them that if elevated but < 7, even if

we hadn’t gotten a fasting over 125 or post prandial over 160 that they would

be considered “controlled Diabeticsâ€.    Now it’s official.

Kathy Saradarian, MD

Branchville, NJ

www.qualityfamilypractice.com

Solo 4/03, Practicing since 9/90

Practice Partner 5/03

Low staffing

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[mailto: ] On Behalf Of Myria

Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 10:39 AM

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Subject: Re: FYI -new recommendations

correction of my type 5.7 - 6.4 as prediabetic

From: Myria

To: practiceimprovement1

Sent: Sun, January 24, 2010 10:30:03 AM

Subject: FYI -new recommendations

ADA is now saying HgbA1C can be used for diagnosing DM with

> or = 6.5 as diabetic and 5.7-5.4 as prediabetic.

Additonally, stating that Aspirin starting at age 40 can now be moved to

50 in males and 60 in females unless there are additonal cardiovascular risks factors.

[Guest guest]



Came out at end of year on 12/31/09 I think -- really snarky to do this so late.........

FYI -new recommendations

ADA is now saying HgbA1C can be used for diagnosing DM with > or = 6.5 as diabetic and 5.7-5.4 as prediabetic. Additonally, stating that Aspirin starting at age 40 can now be moved to 50 in males and 60 in females unless there are additonal cardiovascular risks factors.