Monitoring your A1C is essential for both preventing and managing type 2 diabetes. Why? Regular testing can help detect elevated blood sugar levels and assess the effectiveness of your current ...

The math might seem simple. Unhealthy diet plus no exercise equals heart trouble. But as it turns out, high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (the variety they call bad) isn’t the ...

Keeping your blood sugar in check is important for everyone-not just those living with diabetes. Consistently-high glucose can lead to a variety of health issues in both the short- and long-term, so ...

The hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C), or A1C, test measures your average blood sugar levels over three months. It helps diagnose diabetes and monitor sugar control. Do You Really Need an A1C Test? An HbA1C test ...

Depending on your age and health conditions, you may have had an A1C test. The blood test measures the average amount of sugar in your blood over the past three months. I had the test last spring and, ...

For those with type 2 diabetes (T2D), testing A1C levels has long been considered the gold standard of diabetes management. But it only measures the symptoms of type 2 diabetes. Weight loss, on the ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I had an eye issue last year that led to blood tests resulting in an elevated A1C. I said that it wasn’t my blood; I am plant-based, exercise regularly and don’t drink sodas or ...

While blood sugar control is most often associated with diabetes management, it also plays a critical role in heart health. Lowering your A1C can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease, the ...