Although accurate and convenient for detecting type 2 diabetes and prediabetes in adults, current HbA1c cutoffs may not be enough to diagnose diabetes in children.

A 2010 clinical practice guideline from the American Diabetes Association recommends that physicians exclusively use the HbA1c assay to detect diabetes. The guidelines recommend a cutoff of 6.5% or greater for diagnosis.

However, researchers for two recent studies highlight significant vulnerabilities in the recommended test’s ability to diagnose diabetes and prediabetes in children.
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February 2012: Confessions of a "Fat Chef":
A candid interview with Chef Jen, a contestent from the new Food Network show, Fat Chef.

January 2012: I Don’t Know Why I Can’t Lose:
Weight Tips to overcome the top five obstacles that prevent weight loss success.

October 2011: Are You Protein Deficient?
Lots of people trying to eat healthy don’t get enough of this crucial nutrientust

2011 Top 5 Diet Mistakes:
How to avoid common problems of popular diet plans.
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