When it comes to maintaining health, it can be helpful to understand an optimal baseline for some matters. Learning a healthy weight range for your height, age, and gender, for instance, can be useful ...

More than 11% of Pennsylvania adults have been diagnosed with diabetes. Many more have diabetes or prediabetes but aren't aware they have it. During Diabetes Awareness Month and as we approach this ...

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 ...

Ever wondered when the best time to check your blood sugar is? A diabetologist reveals the right timing that can make all the ...

You can consume nothing but water for at least 8 hours before a fasting glucose test. You may also need to follow a low carb diet and avoid exercise for some time before. A fasting glucose test ...

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with type 2 diabetes for years, it’s important to build a strong relationship with your doctor and check in with them regularly. “There are so many ...

Receiving a diagnosis of diabetes can be a pivotal moment in one’s life, often accompanied by the necessity to make significant lifestyle adjustments, particularly in the realm of diet. The foods you ...

Making early changes to your lifestyle or taking medication can help manage blood sugar levels effectively, reducing your risk of long-term health issues. Your blood sugar and A1C levels reflect how ...

Those seeking to evaluate their risk can visit the Diabetes UK website, which offers a quick assessment taking no more than ...

Insulin resistance can lead to a host of health problems — but it’s also reversible if you act. Here’s how. By Knvul Sheikh Studies have confirmed it over and over again: Well over a third of adults ...