ABSTRACT
Glycated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) gives a measure of long term Glycemic control. However, how the values of HbA1c affects the outcome in various comorbidities and its effect on the short term and long term outcome of these comorbidities remains a matter of Grey Zone. Cardiovascular Diseases, Chronic Kidney Disease, Anemia, Chronic Liver Disease etc, can alter the interpretation of HbA1C level, where it may not reflect the appropriate Glycemic control. Hence this review is done to look for the evidence and appropriateness of HbA1c as Diagnostic and Prognostic marker for Glycemic control in various clinical scenario.
ABSTRACT
With the advancement and industrialization of our society, the prevalence of metabolic disease is also increasing. Among the risk factors for metabolic syndrome and many other non-communicable diseases, obesity is the single most important one. Although life style and pharmacological therapies are the part of initial intervention, however once the overt obesity related complication appears, bariatric surgery becomes the only curative intervention. Various modalities surgeries have come into place in recent times. However preparing a patient physically and mentally needs a thorough pre-operative preparation. Here in this review, we are exploring the approach to patient with morbid obesity and work up for bariatric surgery from a physician’s point of view.