Effect of delay on measurement of blood glucose levels in young subjects with type 1 diabetes

Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2009 Nov;86(2):e31-3. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2009.06.025. Epub 2009 Jul 29.

Abstract

We investigated the effect of a 3-h time-lag between blood sampling and glucose measurement in type 1 diabetes. Blood glucose decreased by 0.47 mmol/L despite samples being collected in fluoride tubes and placed on ice. The extent of reduction differs among subjects, prevailing blood glucose and time-of-day of sample withdrawal.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Biomarkers / blood
  • Blood Glucose / metabolism*
  • Child
  • Circadian Rhythm
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / blood*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / drug therapy
  • Glycated Hemoglobin / metabolism
  • Glycolysis
  • Humans
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Insulin / therapeutic use
  • Reproducibility of Results

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Blood Glucose
  • Glycated Hemoglobin A
  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Insulin