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How to Test Your Blood Sugar Without Pricking Your Finger

A finger stick has long been the gold standard for testing blood sugar levels for people living with diabetes. But, according to Richard Siegel, MD, an endocrinologist and a codirector of the diabetes ...

How to interpret A1C results at different ages

How to interpret A1C results at different ages The hemoglobin A1C test measures average blood glucose levels over three months, providing critical insights into diabetes risk ...
The New York Times

Why Controlling Blood Sugar Is Crucial for Your Health

How often should you test your glucose and A1C? How do food, sleep and exercise affect blood sugar? Here’s what to know. Credit...Illustration by Andrei Cojocaru; Photos by Getty Supported by By Nina ...

Good fasting sugar but high HbA1c: How is that possible? Doctor clears the confusion around diabetes tests

Most people assume diabetes is easy to diagnose. You take a blood test, get a number, and that’s it. But in real life, it’s ...
News Medical

How accurate are continuous glucose monitors? A study puts them to the test

New research compares CGM and capillary blood glucose measurements, revealing key discrepancies in tracking glycemic responses to food. Study: Continuous glucose monitor overestimates glycemia, with ...