Physiology Friday: [Bloodwork] High Performance Blood Chemistry w/ Dan Garner, Anders Varner, and Doug Larson
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Blood Sugar Insight through Red Blood Cell Turnover
Damage from sugar to red blood cells is reflected in hemoglobin A1C, representing the past 3-4 months of blood sugar control. High levels of Bilirubin signify rapid red blood cell turnover every 120 days, leading to less accurate A1C levels as new cells haven't experienced sufficient damage yet. Red blood cells need to survive 3-4 months for an accurate representation of blood sugar status. Research shows a negative correlation between red blood cell turnover rate and hemoglobin A1c levels.
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