16th September 2024

A 70-year-old female with T2DM is admitted to the medical ward for cellulitis affecting her left foot

A 70-year-old female with T2DM is admitted to the medical ward for cellulitis affecting her left foot. Her medical history includes chronic kidney disease, chronic alcohol excess, Coeliac disease with iron and folate deficiency and a history of splenectomy related to previous trauma. She takes metformin, gliclazide, erythropoietin, and paracetamol. Her HbA1c result is 60 mmol/mol. Which of the following could falsely decrease her HbA1c level?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.