Executive Summary: Guidelines and Recommendations for Laboratory Analysis in the Diagnosis and Management of Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract Background Numerous laboratory tests are used in the diagnosis and management of patients with diabetes mellitus. The quality scientific evidence supporting use these assays varies substantially. An expert committee compiled evidence-based recommendations for analysis diabetes. overall strength were evaluated. draft consensus evaluated by invited reviewers presented public comment. Suggestions incorporated as deemed appropriate authors (see Acknowledgments full version guideline). guidelines reviewed Evidence Based Laboratory Medicine Committee Board Directors American Association Clinical Chemistry Professional Practice Diabetes Association. Content can be diagnosed demonstrating increased concentrations glucose venous plasma or hemoglobin A1c (Hb A1c) blood. Glycemic control is monitored measuring their own blood meters and/or continuous interstitial monitoring devices also Hb A1c. potential roles noninvasive monitoring; genetic testing; measurement ketones, autoantibodies, urine albumin, insulin, proinsulin, C-peptide addressed. Summary provide specific based on published data derived from consensus. Several analytes found to have minimal clinical value at present time, them not recommended.