Changes in A1C, the measure of average blood glucose levels over time, take time to show up on tests. Here’s what to expect.

HbA1c can reveal more than a single blood sugar reading. Top doctors explain when to get tested, how to understand the numbers, why results can differ from fasting sugar, and how anaemia, lifestyle ...

When I opened my health exam results, there was a mark next to HbA1c.“How do you even read that?”“Is it different from blood ...

Patients with type 1 diabetes whose lab A1c runs higher than their glucose sensor-based estimate are more likely to have more ...

Is it safe if HbA1c is normal? A diabetes specialist explains how to interpret blood glucose levelsLooking at the results of a health checkup,“My HbA1c was normal, so I don't have to worry about ...

Octavia Spencer went in for a physical for an acting job and left with a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. The Oscar winner was in ...

Residents can access discounted lab tests at Parkview LaGrange Hospital on Nov. 12. Pre-registration is required.

A wearable glucose sensor helped adults with type 2 diabetes keep their blood sugar in a healthy target range for about five extra hours a day, a clinical trial found. The participants were managing ...

Most people can tell you their weight. They may know whether they've gained a few pounds, lost weight recently, or stayed ...

The American Red Cross is urging North Alabama residents to donate blood ahead of the holidays, with donors eligible for gift cards and free A1C testing in November.

A lipid panel, or cholesterol panel, is a blood test that measures total cholesterol, LDL ("bad" cholesterol), HDL ("good" ...

New study finds continuous glucose monitors improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes who don't use insulin.