Blood test markers in seriously ill patients
This study looks at two blood test numbers (HbA1c, which shows average blood sugar over time, and RDW, which shows red blood cell size) to see if they can help predict how well critically ill patients will do. If you have diabetes or anemia and are in intensive care, this study might help understand your condition better.
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Who can take part
- You are currently a patient in the intensive care unit (ICU) or a similar high-care unit.
- You have diabetes or anemia (low red blood cell count).
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been in the ICU for more than 24 hours.
- You have had blood tests that measure HbA1c (average blood sugar over time), fasting blood sugar, or red blood cell size (RDW).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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