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Causes of False Elevation and Reduction in HbA1c

== False Elevation ==
Decreased RBC turnover 
• Iron, B-12,
• Asplenia Laboratory ... Reduction == Increase ... #Increase #Decrease ... #Diagnosis #DM2 ... #Differential
ANTI-MDA5 DERMATOMYOSITIS

Cutaneous manifestations:
• Periorbital heliotrope (blue-purple) rash with edema
• Erythematous rash on the face, or the
Dermatomyositis • Fever ... no significant elevation ... Ferritinemia increases ... ILD worsens Decreased ... #AntiMDA5 #Dermatomyositis