The hemoglobin A1C test is a type of blood test. It provides information about your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. If you have type 2 diabetes, the test can help you ...

The A1C test can also be used to diagnose gestational diabetes in the first trimester.

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 ...

• Managing your A1C levels involves adopting consistent lifestyle changes, such as making informed food choices and exercising regularly. • The A1C test is a valuable tool for monitoring long-term ...

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 ...

For patients with diabetes who have had a stroke, glycated hemoglobin (A1c) level at the time of admission to the hospital was significantly associated with the risk for future vascular events in a ...

The math might seem simple. Foods high in cholesterol plus no exercise equals heart trouble. But as it turns out, high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (the variety they call "bad") ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 71-year-old male with Type 2 diabetes. My last A1C test showed a value of 7.8%. I have been taking Mounjaro weekly, which lowered my weight by about 20 pounds and my A1C level ...

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 ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My recent fasting blood test showed my glucose number as 99, but the A1C said 7%. My doctor immediately wanted to put me on metformin, but I refused for two reasons: 1. I am a senior, ...