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 ...

New research delves into what exercises impact blood sugar levels. Doctors say that exercise in general is helpful for blood sugar management, but researchers found two, in particular, that had the ...

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 ...

Over the last six years, three GLP-1 drugs have been approved for children aged 10 and older with Type 2 diabetes. Now this rapidly growing patient population is a step closer to gaining access to Eli ...

For the first time, nonprofit Vitalant is offering blood donors an extra check on their health while they help save and improve the lives of hospital patients, according to a news release. All who ...

An AI-powered system helped people with type 2 diabetes lower HbA1c and reduce the need for glucose-lowering medications. The system provided personalized lifestyle recommendations and took into ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Monitoring your A1C is essential for both preventing and managing type 2 diabetes. Why? Regular testing can help detect elevated ...

ORLANDO, Florida — Sotagliflozin (Inpefa) reduces A1c and body weight in people with type 2 diabetes, although the degree of improvement was attenuated in those with moderate-to-severe chronic kidney ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

The A1C test measures blood sugar management over 2 or 3 months. To estimate an A1C, clinicians may use an estimated average glucose (eAG) to help people with diabetes better understand how this multi ...

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 ...