EFFECT OF IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA ON HbA1c LEVELS IN DIABETIC PATIENTS AT TERTIARY CARE CENTRE.

Abstract

Introduction: HbA1c, or glycated hemoglobin, is crucial for diagnosing and monitoring 
diabetes, reflecting average blood glucose levels over 2-3 months. However, its accuracy can 
be affected by conditions like iron deficiency anemia (IDA), which alters red blood cell 
lifespan and potentially skews HbA1c readings. This study aims to explore the effect of IDA 
on HbA1c levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients.