A home test to diagnose type 1 diabetes in children is being investigated in a UK study for the first time. Researchers at ...

The A1C test, also known as an HbA1C, hemoglobin A1C, glycated hemoglobin, or glycosylated hemoglobin test, is a blood test used to diagnose and monitor diabetes. It shows your average blood sugar ...

C. Ronald Kahn, M.D. President and Director, Joslin Diabetes Center What is the A1c blood test? The hemoglobin A1C test is a measure of what we call long term glucose control. The way this works ...

However, it is close enough to send a red flag that it’s time to see a doctor to learn how you can prevent diabetes. The CDC offers a prediabetes risk test. It is only a few questions but could go a ...

The tests used to check for prediabetes or diabetes can help determine a diagnosis. The A1C test is a blood test that measures the percentage of sugar attached to hemoglobin, a protein in red ...

Two endocrinologists who live with type 1 diabetes debate this issue at the Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes ...