The A1C test can also be used to diagnose gestational diabetes in the first trimester.

If you’ve ever had your blood sugar tested, chances are you’ve heard your doctor mention your A1C. This simple blood test gives a big-picture view of your average blood sugar levels over the past few ...

Monitoring your A1C is essential for both preventing and managing type 2 diabetes. Why? Regular testing can help detect elevated blood sugar levels and assess the effectiveness of your current ...

A1C measures how well your body is controlling your blood sugar over the past few months. An A1C of 6.5% or higher on two ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The A1C test, the usual way of measuring long-range diabetes control, is not reliable for people who are undergoing hemodialysis, a new study shows. "These results suggest ...