Sticking to a low-carbohydrate diet helped people with prediabetes bring down their HbA1c in just a few months, a randomized clinical trial found. Compared with those eating their typical diet, people ...

For adults with stage 4-5 CKD, an HbA1c range of 6.7% to 7.1% may be optimal for reducing macrovascular and microvascular complications. In advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) and diabetes (type 1 ...

It is over half a century since haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) was recognised by medical professionals; the importance of HbA1c to the long term health of people with diabetes was clearly demonstrated in ...

HbA1c, or glycated hemoglobin, is a critical marker that reflects your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. Unlike a single glucose test, which only shows your sugar level at ...

You can’t turn on the TV without seeing ads for glucose-lowering GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. A1C numbers are cocktail-party chatter. Helpful? Sure. But almost nobody knows the chemistry ...

Higher HbA1c risks are linked with complications like nerve damage, heart disease, and kidney issues. Medication and diet are essential, but exercise is one of the most powerful and natural tools to ...

Credit: Shutterstock. The trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of empagliflozin and linagliptin in 175 patients 10 to less than 18 years of age with type 2 diabetes. Empagliflozin achieved a ...

New research shows that early pregnancy HbA1c testing can effectively predict gestational diabetes, offering a simpler, more accessible screening option for pregnant women worldwide. Study: Early ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Prediabetes before an initial pregnancy more than doubles the risk for gestational diabetes compared with ...