For adults managing diabetes, an A1C level of 7% or lower is widely considered the standard target for healthy blood sugar control, according to Dr. Lacy Anderson. An A1C test reflects a person's ...

Monitoring your A1C is essential for both preventing and managing type 2 diabetes. Why? Regular testing can help detect elevated blood sugar levels and assess the effectiveness of your current ...

Blood sugar management is a central component of diabetes care. One of the most crucial tools for managing diabetes is the A1C test, which provides valuable insights into a person’s blood sugar levels ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 71-year-old male with Type 2 diabetes. My last A1C test showed a value of 7.8%. I have been taking Mounjaro weekly, which lowered my weight by about 20 pounds and my A1C level ...

Prediabetes, as defined by the International Expert Committee (IEC) (A1c 6.0% to < 6.5%), was associated with significantly increased risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) compared with ...