* a) Is absent in the plasma of people without diabetes mellitus

* b) The levels of Hb A1C are a good index of glucose-induced arteriolar dilatation and consequent damage to renal function in diabetics

* c) Results from the combination of a HbA and a sugar

* d) When measured as HbA1c in plasma gives more accurate retrospective estimates of blood sugar levels than other glycosylated products

* e) Is increased in diabetic patient with concurrent sickle cell disease

Answer a. F b. T c. T d. F e. F