Insulin is one of the most essential hormones in your body. You can think of it as a “key” that unlocks the doors to your cells. When you eat food, your body turns it into energy (sugar). Insulin ...

How to interpret A1C results at different ages The hemoglobin A1C test measures average blood glucose levels over three months, providing critical insights into diabetes risk ...

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 ...

Estrogen isn't the only player in perimenopause. Researchers just uncovered a metabolic red flag linked to severe symptoms.

Q: I’m confused by the relationship between my blood glucose level and A1c. My blood glucose has crept up from 100 to 112 in one year after I started taking 40 mg of atorvastatin. My A1c level is 5.1 ...

New research compares CGM and capillary blood glucose measurements, revealing key discrepancies in tracking glycemic responses to food. Study: Continuous glucose monitor overestimates glycemia, with ...

The health reporter Kim Schewitz often feels tired, and hoped tracking her blood sugar levels using a continuous glucose ...

Pregnancy can be a roller coaster of screenings, tests, and health check-ups to ensure you and the baby are happy and healthy. One of these routine prenatal checks is the pregnancy glucose test, which ...

Lower first-trimester FT4 levels are independently associated with an increased need for insulin therapy in women with gestational diabetes.

A continuous glucose monitor is a better option than pricking your finger daily. These wearable devices are stuck to your arm and connect to an app on your smartphone or Apple Watch to easily test ...