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 ...

Hemoglobin A1c is a test used to measure your average blood sugar levels over the past 3 months. It can be a useful tool for managing diabetes and can be used to make adjustments to your treatment ...

If you have diabetes, you likely stick to familiar low carb foods and recipes. Adding new, A1C-lowering recipes to your meal plan can provide variety while helping you maintain healthy blood sugar ...

During a joint symposium on Saturday, held as part of the 80th American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions and hosted by JDRF President and CEO Aaron Kowalski, PhD, experts debated the merits ...

The A1C test can also be used to diagnose gestational diabetes in the first trimester.

More than than one in 10 American adults has some form of diabetes and, of those, up to 95% have type 2 diabetes. Having this condition means needing to be on top of your glucose levels, including ...

Results from a retrospective, observational, case-control study of more than 20,000 people from a single US medical center showed a statistically significant but clinically insignificant increase in ...

A1C is a blood test that shows how well your diabetes management plan is working. Here’s how to reach a healthy number. For some, home blood sugar testing can be an important and useful tool for ...