Glycated Albumin: A Key Indicator of Short-Term Glucose Control
Albumin is the most abundant protein in human blood plasma. It helps maintain oncotic pressure and transports various substances like fatty acids, hormones, and toxins. High levels of blood glucose can cause non-enzymatic glycation of albumin. Glycated albumin (GA) refers to albumin that has glucose molecules attached to its amino acid residues. This happens as a result of a non-enzymatic reaction between glucose and albumin in the blood. GA provides insights into short-term glycemic control, typically over the past 2-3 weeks.
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