DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy 63-year-old woman. I walk or do the elliptical four to five times per week for 30-40 minutes, and I also do strength training at the gym three times per week. I eat most ...
A1C measures how well your body is controlling your blood sugar over the past few months. An A1C of 6.5% or higher on two separate tests indicates diabetes. Making lifestyle changes like healthy ...
Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 71-year-old male with Type 2 diabetes. My last A1C test showed a value of 7.8%. I have been taking Mounjaro weekly, which lowered my weight by about 20 pounds and my A1C level ...
Should A1c remain the gold standard for routine monitoring of glucose control in people with diabetes, or is it time to shift to “time in range” and other metrics of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM ...
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 ...
If you've ever had your blood sugar tested, chances are you've heard your doctor mention your A1C. This simple blood test gives a big-picture view of your average blood sugar levels over the past few ...