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 gestational diabetes test checks blood sugar, or glucose, levels during pregnancy. Before the test, people should avoid consuming food and drinks that are high in sugar and simple carbohydrates, as ...

Getting a pregnancy test can sometimes feel intimidating. Maybe you aren't totally comfortable going to your local drugstore and buying a test, or you're worried somebody will see it if it comes ...

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 ...

In 2019, there were almost 14 thousand diabetes-related deaths in the UK. That number looks set to rise. Britain currently has 4.3 million registered diabetics, but new analysis from London Medical ...

Normal blood sugar levels are about 70-100 mg/dL. Your blood sugar will naturally fluctuate a bit throughout the day in response to food and other factors. However, it ideally stays within a set range ...

You can’t turn on the TV without seeing ads for glucose-lowering GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. A1C numbers are cocktail-party chatter. Helpful? Sure. But almost nobody knows the chemistry ...