If you’ve ever had your blood sugar tested, chances are you’ve heard your doctor mention your A1C. This simple blood test gives a big-picture view of your average blood sugar levels over the past few ...

The math might seem simple. Unhealthy diet plus no exercise equals heart trouble. But as it turns out, high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (the variety they call bad) isn’t the ...

Exercise of all kinds supports blood sugar management. Aim for a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise or 75 minutes of high-intensity exercise per week. A combination of ...

Hemoglobin A1C is a blood test that measures the average amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood over the last three months. “When blood sugar levels stay elevated over time, it causes A1C to increase ...

Blood sugar was once considered something people only focused on when they had diabetes. But the explosion in popularity of medications that affect blood sugar, like Ozempic and Wegovy, along with ...

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 ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I had an eye issue last year that led to blood tests resulting in an elevated A1C. I said that it wasn’t my blood; I am plant-based, exercise regularly and don’t drink sodas or ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I had an eye issue last year that led to blood tests resulting in an elevated A1C. I said that it wasn't my blood; I am plant-based, exercise regularly, and don't drink sodas or ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I had an eye issue last year that led to blood tests resulting in an elevated A1C. I said that it wasn’t my blood; I am plant-based, exercise regularly, and don’t drink sodas or ...