The A1C level measures the amount of sugar that is found on red blood cells. For most people, it’s an excellent indication of ...

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 ...

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

Dear Dr. Roach: I read your recent column on A1C levels. You said that 7% to 7.5% was ideal for most people. For older people, you said 8% can be good. My longstanding understanding of A1C levels is ...

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 ...

Keeping your blood sugar in check is important for everyone-not just those living with diabetes. Consistently-high glucose can lead to a variety of health issues in both the short- and long-term, so ...

Dear Dr. Roach: 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 ...

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%, ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: 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 ...

This clinical scenario is clearly not ideal. In our practice, we call it "getting a good number the hard way." Equally balanced periods of hypo- and hyperglycemia can produce a good average A1C but ...

Keeping your blood sugar in check is important for everyone—not just those living with diabetes. Consistently-high glucose can lead to a variety of health issues in both the short- and long-term, so ...

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