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 ...

(HealthDay News) — The average self-monitored blood glucose (SMBG) concentrations needed at premeal, postmeal, and bedtime have been established to achieve a range of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) targets, ...

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 ...

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

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Preoperative HbA1c levels did not affect the risk for postoperative endophthalmitis or serious systemic adverse ...

HbA1c levels are higher in black people compared to Caucasians, and GPs should take this into account when predicting the risk of diabetes complications, US researchers argue. A study of 1581 ...

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 ...

Semaglutide use was linked to reductions in cardiovascular disease risk and weight regardless of baseline HbA1c. Semaglutide vs placebo reduces major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) and improves ...

In early 2020, upon recommendation by leading endocrinologists, American Diabetes Association lowered the target hemoglobin A1C guidelines for children with type 1 diabetes. Their goal in recommending ...

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 ...