Seasonal Changes in Preprandial Glucose, A1C, and Blood Pressure in Diabetic Patients
Response to Honeyman et al.
- Wen Wei Liang, MD
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Da Chien Hospital, Miaoli, Taiwan
- Address correspondence to Wen Wei Liang, MA, No. 72-1 Fusing Rd., Tongluo Shiang Miaoli County, Taiwan, ROC. E-mail: l6105180{at}cm1.hinet.net
I thank Honeyman, Elkassaby, and Harrison (1) for commenting on our article (2) that concerns possible mechanisms for seasonal changes in preprandial plasma glucose, A1C, blood pressure, and LDL levels. Honeyman, Elkassaby, and Harrison noted good correlations with serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 [25(OH)D3], A1C, insulin resistance, and mean monthly temperature. Low …
