With prediabetes on the rise, a simple A1C blood test reveals exactly where your blood sugar sits and whether you're heading toward type 2 diabetes before you have a diagnosis. The catch? Financial ...

Dr. Horton answers the question: 'What is a Hemoglobin A1c Test?' — -- Question: What is a hemoglobin A1c test and when is it done? Answer: Now the Hemoglobin A1c test, or 'A1c' as it's commonly ...

The use of hybrid closed-loop systems in adults with T1D and comorbid depression and/or anxiety disorders appears to be safe and is linked to improved glycaemic outcomes, a real-world study finds.

For adults managing diabetes, an A1C level of 7% or lower is widely considered the standard target for healthy blood sugar control, according to Dr. Lacy Anderson. An A1C test reflects a person's ...

New research suggests that blood sugar stability, measured by HbA1c time in range (TIR), might provide better insights into this risk than traditional HbA1c levels. The study found that veterans with ...

This study examined an observational retrospective cohort of 5815 patients with diabetes and heart failure, with electronic data from Veterans Affairs medical centers. Individuals were classified into ...

To boost community health – the Montana Red Cross is offering free A1C tests for blood donors. One in ten people in the U.S. live with diabetes and nearly a quarter of them have yet to be diagnosed.

Dear Dr. Roach: My question is: What is the difference between prediabetes and diabetes, and which do I have? I am male, 85 years old, 170 pounds, and 6 feet and 1 inch tall. I was treated for heart ...

Asking your doctor questions about managing A1C, measuring blood sugar, and improving sleep can help you improve your ...

The people dancing and singing in pharmaceutical commercials brag that “Drug X lowered my A1C!” This seems to make them happy, so you may be wondering what A1C is and why it may be an important number ...