Diabetes Mellitus, and its precursor clinical syndromes, continue to grow in prevalence in developed and developing countries across the world. Until we have better strategies for prevention, we rely on laboratory testing to screen, diagnose and manage these conditions. 

Each of these laboratory tests; glucose, insulin and HbA1c play vital roles in understanding and managing diabetes and over several decades laboratory professionals have improved their individual strengths, but also identified some significant weaknesses. No laboratory test is perfect, but it is vital that laboratory professionals are aware of any weaknesses and try to mitigate that risk so that the guidance that the laboratory provides to the clinician, and ultimately the patient, can be clear and balanced.

This seminar will allow the participant to identify the weaknesses with the measurement and reporting of glucose, insulin and HbA1c, but also to recognize the laboratory techniques to minimize the risks associated with these weaknesses.