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 ...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - In the month of April, Hy-Vee Dietitians will be conducting 1,500 FREE A1C screenings at over 50 Hy-Vee locations, including Eau Claire. Hemoglobin A1C is a simple blood test ...

In the realm of diabetes management and diagnosis, two tests often come into focus: the fasting glucose test and the A1c test. Both are crucial tools in assessing blood sugar levels, but they serve ...

What does an A1C of 7% mean for diabetes management? A target A1C of 7% is a common goal for adults with diabetes, helping reduce long-term complications and improve blood sugar control. For adults ...

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 ...

22% of US adults reported not knowing their current A1c value when they participated in a recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) assessment. They had been diagnosed with ...

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%, ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach: I’m confused by the relationship between my blood glucose level and A1C. My blood glucose has crept up from 100 ...

Most of us are familiar with routine sugar checks that show fasting or post-meal levels. But those numbers only capture one moment in time. If you want to know how your body has been handling glucose ...

Dear Doctors: My blood tests show that I am prediabetic. I am puzzled because I am not overweight, I get plenty of exercise and I eat quite a bit of fiber every day. I don’t eat many sweets, but I do ...

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