Medically reviewed by Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD Key Takeaways A1C measures how well your body is controlling your blood sugar over the past few months. An A1C of 6.5% or higher on two separate tests ...

A simple blood test can diagnose diabetes, but it also can tell you so much more, including your risk for heart attack and stroke. Type 2 Diabetes: Who Is at Risk? Diabetes, which causes chronically ...

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 ...

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

Visit after visit, Dr. Pei Chen hoped to persuade a patient with Type 2 diabetes to allow her blood sugar levels to rise. Yes, rise. The woman, who was 84 when she first came to the geriatric clinic ...

A nurse practitioner-led remote patient monitoring program improves glycemic control in uninsured patients with diabetes despite engagement barriers, with the sharpest A1c drop in the first 3 months.