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However, certain hematologic conditions, such as hemolytic disorders, can produce misleadingly low HbA1c values, potentially masking poor glycemic control and leading to mismanagement of the patient. This case represents a rare but clinically significant scenario, where G6PD deficiency leads to spuriously low HbA1c level, emphasizing the need for alternative glycemic markers.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Case Presentation<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We report the case of a 17\u2010year\u2010old male who presented with classic symptoms of hyperglycemia and was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) based on clinical features, elevated blood glucose, high HbA1c (&gt;14%), and positive glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) antibodies. One month after initiating basal\u2013bolus insulin therapy, his follow\u2010up HbA1c unexpectedly dropped to 3%, despite continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) showing incomplete control of glucose level. Work\u2010up for nonglycemic factors, specifically those affecting the red blood cells (RBCs) revealed normal hemoglobin electrophoresis but confirmed glucose\u20106\u2010phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. The intravascular hemolysis associated with G6PD deficiency likely shortened RBC lifespan, producing spuriously low HbA1c values. Fructosamine testing was consistent with ongoing hyperglycemia.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This case underscores the importance of considering alternative glycemic markers, such as fructosamine or CGM metrics, when discordance exists between HbA1c and clinical or CGM findings. Early recognition of G6PD deficiency in diabetic patients with such unusual presentation is critical to ensure accurate monitoring and to guide patient education on avoiding oxidative stress triggers.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1155\/crie\/3927494","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,8,28]],"date-time":"2026-08-28T05:51:03Z","timestamp":1787896263000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Discordantly Low HbA1c in Type 1 Diabetes: Undiagnosed G6PD Deficiency Masking Poor Glycemic Control\u2014A Case Report"],"prefix":"10.1155","volume":"2026","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0002-8435-3403","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Javeria","family":"Khan","sequence":"first","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0006-4836-0381","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Irfan","family":"Khan","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0001-2225-3231","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Muhammad Maaz bin","family":"Zahid","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0000-3132-4989","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Hoor","family":"Qazi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Ayesha","family":"Nasir","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"311","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026,8,27]]},"reference":[{"key":"e_1_2_15_1_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1056\/NEJM198402093100602"},{"key":"e_1_2_15_2_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1373\/clinchem.2010.148841"},{"key":"e_1_2_15_3_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.2337\/dc24-S002"},{"key":"e_1_2_15_4_2","volume-title":"Use of Glycated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) in the Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus","author":"World Health Organization","year":"2011"},{"key":"e_1_2_15_5_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1111\/j.1753-0407.2009.00009.x"},{"key":"e_1_2_15_6_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1007\/s11606-013-2595-x"},{"key":"e_1_2_15_7_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1001\/jama.2016.21035"},{"key":"e_1_2_15_8_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/S0140-6736(08)60073-2"},{"key":"e_1_2_15_9_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1371\/journal.pmed.1001339"},{"key":"e_1_2_15_10_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.2337\/dc10-0917"},{"key":"e_1_2_15_11_2","first-page":"426","article-title":"Effect of G6PD Deficiency on Glycated Haemoglobin in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus","volume":"64","author":"Younis B. 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