If you have a family history of elevated blood sugars, your doctor may want to run a diabetes test or two to track your potential for developing types of diabetes. If you’re wondering what blood tests ...

Both fasting glucose and A1c tests are essential in the diagnosis and management of diabetes, each offering unique insights into blood sugar levels. By understanding the differences and appropriate ...

People with diabetes have been urged to take extra caution during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have diabetes, you’ve likely heard that COVID-19 is generally considered to be more dangerous for people ...

A new position statement from the International Diabetes Federation advises using a 1-hour 75-g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) to improve identification of people at risk of developing type 2 ...

Which blood glucose test strips are best? According to the Centers for Disease Control, over 30 million Americans have diabetes and nearly 98 million have prediabetes. Measuring blood glucose levels ...

Blood glucose levels can be a reliable indicator of diabetes risk. But in some populations, it's not enough to catch the ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A test that shows blood sugar levels over a span of several weeks is not only the best way to diagnose diabetes but also may be better at identifying who is at risk of getting ...

Dear Dr Roach: I am a 74-year-old Chinese man with controlled hypertension, and I’m currently taking a statin at 10 mg. I am puzzled and confused with my recent tests results. They show that my ...

Caring for a baby is a full-time job, often causing new mothers to overlook their own health needs. This situation is exemplified by the low compliance with postpartum glucose screening among women ...

A glucose test during pregnancy can sometimes cause unexpected reactions, which may feel concerning but are often explained ...