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Abstract
Background : Hypothyroidism is a prevalent disease mostly affecting middle aged women. Recently, the American Diabetes Association ADA has announced the use of glycated hemoglobin more than 6.5% for the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. On the other hand, recent reports have stated a spuriously high level of glycated hemoglobin in non diabetic hypothyroid patients. Furthermore, conflicting results of the relation of (GA) glycated albumin (as an alternative to HbA1c) to hypothyroidism was found in several recent studies.
• Objectives: Assess the HbA1c level in non diabetic hypothyroid patient and assess