Progress in clinical application of glycated albumin

Monitoring blood glucose level timely and accurately and management of glucose level is crucial for the treatment of diabetes and the prevention of diabetic complications. Glycated albumin is one of the important biomarker to evaluate the fluctuation of blood glucose level, which has been widely used in clinic. To understand the advantages and limitations of the glycated albumin in monitoring glucose level will contribute to its better application in clinic. Key words: Glycated albumin; Monitoring blood glucose