Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) or simply A1C is one of the commonly used tests to diagnose prediabetes, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, as well as the main test to help manage diabetes. This simple blood test ...

This dissertation was a quasi-experimental research study exploring the effectiveness of two educational teaching methods with patients with diabetes. One teaching method utilized an education ...

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 ...

If you have diabetes or may be at risk, it's important to make sure your blood sugar levels are healthy and normal. Here'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 ...

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 ...