Capillary Glycated Hemoglobin A1c Percentiles and the Risk Factors Associated with Abnormal HbA1c among Chinese Children Aged 3–12 Years

Authors' conclusion

The present study established capillary HbA1c percentiles based on a large sample of Chinese children among aged 3-12 years. Daily sleep duration and frequency of outdoor activity, BMI, and TC were found to be associated with high HbA1c. Actions of successful public strategies that focus on promoting a healthy lifestyle, including regular physical exercise to reduce weight among children, are needed. Key Points. We used POC testing for capillary HbA1c with a finger-stick sample which may offer an opportunity to enhance screening and early diagnosis for childhood and adolescent diabetes, which was suggested as an essential premise to determine the subject's glycemic status by the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Capillary HbA1c levels fluctuate during childhood, while there has been no population-based study on HbA1c reference values in Chinese youths.