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 ...

While fasting blood sugar level is commonly checked to detect diabetes, it does not provide the most accurate reading, shares ...

At Tohoku University in Japan, a long-running health study has revealed a surprising new clue about life and death. The Ohasama Study, which has tracked local residents for more than four decades, now ...

A normal blood report does not always mean everything is fine. Hidden markers like hs-CRP, Lipoprotein(a), and HbA1c can ...

Blood draws for several kinds of diagnostic tests require you to fast for several hours. Eating or drinking anything besides water can skew the results, leading to you needing to be retested. You may ...

Dr. Omar Al-Heeti is an assistant professor of medicine at Southern Illinois University and practices internal medicine with a specialty in infectious diseases. He received his medical degree from the ...

A doctor has urged people who “feel tired all the time” to seek medical advice. According to the expert, this is one of the ...

Knowing healthy postprandial glucose values is a worthwhile target to get healthier. A Cleveland Clinic expert shares the sweet spot and tips to keep your blood sugar steady.

For millions of people living with diabetes, a small sting is a part of their daily routine: a finger prick to draw a drop of blood required measure their glucose levels. 1 This painful but necessary ...

A survey finds that Malaysian adults with diabetes still have some gaps when it comes to managing their disease.

A finger-prick during a dental appointment may seem far removed from diabetes care. Yet in a new UK study, that small test ...