Standard metrics generated by continuous glucose monitors (CGM), such as average glucose, time-in-range (TIR), and the glycemic management indicator (GMI), may not align with A1c in people who don’t ...
A high A1C level means your average blood sugar has been too high over the past few months. This can be a sign of diabetes or prediabetes and increases the risk of serious health problems like heart ...
Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 71-year-old male with Type 2 diabetes. My last A1C test showed a value of 7.8%. I have been taking Mounjaro weekly, which lowered my weight by about 20 pounds and my A1C level ...
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What is the A1C test?

The A1C test measures your average blood sugar levels over two to three months. If you are 35 or older, you should get screened for diabetes every three years. The A1C test can also be used to ...
Prediabetes, as defined by the International Expert Committee (IEC) (A1c 6.0% to < 6.5%), was associated with significantly increased risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) compared with ...