A1C is an important tool for managing diabetes but doesn’t replace at-home blood sugar monitoring. Research shows a direct link between more frequent blood sugar testing and a lower A1C.

These include fasting plasma glucose, casual (random) plasma glucose, oral glucose tolerance, and hemoglobin A1c. Some of the tests are done on an empty stomach.

If you have diabetes, you likely stick to familiar low carb foods and recipes. Adding new, A1C-lowering recipes to your meal plan can provide variety while helping you maintain healthy blood sugar ...

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 ...

For older adults with diabetes, having a more stable hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level over time may be associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer disease and dementia, a new study finds.

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), a federal entity, reported earlier this month that diabetes apps account for 16% of the more than 318,000 mobile health apps on the market.

Findings indicated that both the Conversation Map group and lecture-style group were able to reduce their A1c levels significantly, when measured before and after participation in the education ...