The HbA1c test is widely recognised as a key tool for checking how well diabetes is controlled. This test provides an average of blood sugar levels over the past three months, similar to a report card ...

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 ...

Regular exercise isn’t just about fitness; it’s one of the most powerful tools to manage blood sugar and reduce HbA1c levels ...

Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) who had been using insulin an average of 8 years and had mean glycated hemoglobin (A1C) levels of 8.9% were able to bring their levels down 0.9% after 3 months, ...

This occurs due to the lack of the hormone insulin in type 1 diabetes, and to reduced insulin levels in combination with insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes. A recent review of data supports ...

Objective: To evaluate community screening using HbA1c levels in high risk African Americans and Latinos in those not known to have diabetes. Design: HbA1c levels were measured in 1542 African ...

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who have higher levels of HbA1c are at increased risk for hospital admission for acute exacerbations. Patients with chronic obstructive ...