The A_(1c)Blood Test:An Illustration of Principles from General and Organic Chemistry

摘要

Many,if not most,of the college students who take chemistry courses are motivated by chemistry's importance in biology and medicine.Effective teaching can take advantage of such interests by relating chemical principles to medical practices.This helps to maintain student interest and attention.Diabetes has become increasingly prevalent in developed countries in recent decades.The Centers for Disease Control estimates the U.S.diabetic population at over 20 million,about 7% of the total population(1).