Measurement of serum fructosamine is used for mid-term evaluation of diabetes control in diabetic patients.
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Fructosamine is a generic term that refers to any glycosylated protein. It is formed by the non-enzymatic reaction of blood glucose with specific amino acids in blood proteins. This non-enzymatic glycosylation reaction is proportional to the concentration of blood glucose. Since albumin is the most abundant protein in serum, it accounts for approximately 80% of the glycosylated serum proteins and, therefore, a large proportion of fructosamine.
Fructosamine measurement monitors diabetic patients, reflecting glucose concentrations over a shorter period (2-3 weeks) than the measurement of glycosylated hemoglobin (hemoglobin A1c). It can be used as an indicator of medium-term control of glucose levels in diabetic patients with abnormal hemoglobin, in patients with gestational diabetes, and children with type 1 diabetes.
Important Note
Laboratory test results are the most critical parameter for diagnosing and monitoring all pathological conditions. Between 70 to 80% of diagnostic decisions are based on laboratory tests. Correctly interpreting laboratory results allows a doctor to distinguish "healthy" from "diseased."
Laboratory test results should not be interpreted from the numerical result of a single analysis. Test results should be analyzed based on each case and family history, clinical findings, and the results of other laboratory tests and information. Your physician should explain the importance of your test results.
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