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 ...

Hemoglobin A1c (A1C) estimates your average blood sugar over about 3 months. It helps guide diabetes goals and treatment changes. A1C has been a cornerstone of diabetes management since the 1990s. The ...

The complications related to poor blood sugar control and diabetes are significant, so identifying its presence and prompt treatment with lifestyle changes – and, if necessary, medications – is key.

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, a group of researchers determined a distribution-based minimal clinically important difference (MCID) for the Diabetes Distress Scale–17 (DDS-17) and ...

Every year, millions of Indians walk out of pathology labs clutching a report that says their HbA1c is "normal", and assume they're safe from diabetes. That assumption is costing us dearly. India ...

A large genetic study reveals that how coffee is prepared matters, linking filtered coffee to improved glycaemic control through changes in the gut microbiota, rather than to caffeine alone. Further ...