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 ...

Hemoglobin A1c is a test used to measure your average blood sugar levels over the past 3 months. It can be a useful tool for managing diabetes and can be used to make adjustments to your treatment ...

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 ...

With positive lifestyle changes, however, it is possible to reverse the progression of diabetes and to move back into the normal blood sugar range. There are no drugs approved for the treatment of ...

Those of us living with diabetes are encouraged to get our blood drawn every 3 months or so, either at a clinician’s office or a medical lab, to get our all-important A1C test, that indicates how ...

During a joint symposium on Saturday, held as part of the 80th American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions and hosted by JDRF President and CEO Aaron Kowalski, PhD, experts debated the merits ...

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When you have diabetes, you probably know you should check your blood sugar regularly. Your doctor will also recommend that you take an A1c blood test a few times a year, with a goal of lowering the ...

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You’re doing everything right to manage your type 2 diabetes. You’re watching your carb intake, exercising regularly, and following your treatment plan. You’re avoiding bad habits — such as smoking — ...

Dear D.D.: The hemoglobin A1C is a measure of how much sugar is on a hemoglobin molecule. Blood sugar will attach to hemoglobin, and the more sugar in the blood, the more that will become bound to ...