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Has any labs changed their HbA1c and lipid reference ranges or
interpretations with regards to the recent introduction of HbA1c and the
lipid NICE guidelines?

Proposed that in DM2 HbA1c <6.5%. ?In IDDM HbA1c <7.0%  - lot of patient
with hypos?

Cholesterol 4 mmol/l  lot of patients on statins?
LDL 2 mmol/l


Any comments I'll collate.


bw
Bharat



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