However, we believe that this potential limitation would not substantially detract from the findings and conclusions of our study, as prior literature has demonstrated that both HbA1c and glycated albumin levels show greater variability among IDDM patients than NIDDM patients.22Nevertheless, future studies of the effect of A1c on complication rates in patients undergoing LE reconstruction will be needed. This evidence concerns the gene ALB and type 1 diabetes mellitus.