29th May 2025

A 35-year-old female presents to her GP for a routine check-up.

A 35-year-old female presents to her GP for a routine check-up. 3 months prior, she was admitted to the hospital with severe anaemia received 3 units of blood and was diagnosed with coeliac disease. She has been feeling well since starting on a gluten-free diet. She is concerned as her HbA1c level is measured at 50mmol/mol. What is the most likely explanation for the observed HbA1c result in this patient?

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