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%, ...

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; ...

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Making early changes to your lifestyle or taking medication can help manage blood sugar levels effectively, reducing your risk of long-term health issues. Your blood sugar and A1C levels reflect how ...

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 ...

During my recent blood test, my A1C was still high at 6.1%. Looking into it a bit further, my physician's assistant realized ...

In early 2020, upon recommendation by leading endocrinologists, American Diabetes Association lowered the target hemoglobin A1C guidelines for children with type 1 diabetes. Their goal in recommending ...

Lindsay Modglin is a nurse and professional writer who regularly writes about complex medical topics, as well as travel and the great outdoors. She holds a professional certificate in scientific ...

The participants were asked to follow their assigned activities over three months, while researchers tracked their fasting ...

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 ...

Blood sugar fluctuations are normal, but in people with diabetes, who don't produce enough insulin, blood sugar spikes and crashes can lead to complications and affect long-term health.