Simple blood test uncovers hidden diabetes in ER patients
NCT ID NCT04653545
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study screened over 5,000 adults coming to the emergency room for other medical problems to find out how many had undiagnosed type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes. Researchers used a standard HbA1c blood test on samples already being taken for routine care. The goal was to identify hidden cases early and start treatment to prevent future complications like heart attack or stroke.
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Tameside Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 9RW, United Kingdom
What this could mean
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Active substance
HbA1c blood test
What this could lead to
If successful, this screening method could help identify many people with undiagnosed diabetes early, leading to timely treatment and fewer complications.
What could go wrong
This is a completed observational study, not a treatment trial. It shows how common undiagnosed diabetes is, but does not test a new therapy or prove that screening improves long-term health.
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