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Table 3 Comparison of the BGLs and number of patients with a BGL above 150 mg/dl on POD 1 with the HgA1c cut-off value of 5.9%

From: Optimal time period for blood glucose level evaluation after total knee arthroplasty in patients without diabetes: a prospective, observational study

 

HbA1c < 5.9% (n = 91)

HbA1c ≥ 5.9% (n = 41)

P value

POD 1 BGL (mg/dl)

120.9 ± 18.4

132.6 ± 20.5

0.002

POD 1 BGL

 < 150 mg/dl (n)

85

33

0.026

 ≥ 150 mg/dl (n)

6

8

 
  1. HbA1c hemoglobin A1c, BGL blood glucose level
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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

ISSN: 1749-799X