This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Diabetes Mellitus, Subject name: Medicine
[{'content': 'Falsely elevated HbA1C is seen in? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Thalassemia, B. Recovery from acute blood loss, C. Erythropoietin supplementation in CKD, D. Splenectomy', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: D \nExplanation: HbA1C values are affected by conditions that affect RBC survival or mean erythrocyte age. Falsely low HbA1C Falsely elevated HbA1C Recovery from acute blood loss Haemolytic anaemia IV iron EPO injections for CKD Vitamin C supplements Vitamin E supplements Splenectomy Iron deficiency Anaemia', 'role': 'assistant'}]