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; I am plant-based, exercise regularly and don’t drink sodas or alcoholic beverages. Of ...

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

A1C levels refer to the amount of hemoglobin in your blood that has glucose attached to it, which can be useful for monitoring blood sugar levels over time. Managing your blood sugars is a key part of ...

Prediabetes is a condition characterized by high blood sugar levels. Some diet and lifestyle habits can help you manage your blood sugar levels and prevent the condition from progressing to type 2 ...

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 ...

Diabetes is characterized by elevated levels of sugar or glucose (hyperglycemia) in the blood. This occurs due to the lack of the hormone insulin in type 1 diabetes, and to reduced insulin levels in ...