Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Monitoring your A1C is essential for both preventing and managing type 2 diabetes. Why? Regular testing can help detect elevated ...

If you've ever wondered whether your blood sugar levels are where they should be, you're not alone. Whether you've been told you're prediabetic, you have a family history of type 2 diabetes or you're ...

Hemoglobin A1c (A1C) estimates your average blood sugar over about 3 months. It helps guide diabetes goals and treatment changes. A1C has been a cornerstone of diabetes management since the 1990s. The ...

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 ...

You might think about cholesterol when you consider your cardiovascular health. It's also important to consider your A1C levels. Sugar is just as bad for your heart as cholesterol—if not worse, said ...

You’re not imagining it: The postmeal lull is real. Many people feel fatigued, foggy, or irritable after meals, even when lab tests show a normal A1C level. A1C measures average blood sugar levels ...