Fasting before blood tests helps ensure accurate results by reflecting your true health status. Schedule blood tests in the morning to minimize waking hours spent fasting. Drink water to stay hydrated ...

Diabetes affects 1 in 6 people in the U.S. Diabetes can increase one’s risk for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, decreased immunity, depression, etc. It can also decrease life expectancy. The ...

Many people are confused by normal fasting sugar readings alongside higher HbA1c lab results. This mismatch highlights hidden blood sugar rises after meals. Experts now consider HbA1c a stronger ...

Most fad diets don’t live up to the hype, let alone serious scientific scrutiny. But intermittent fasting seems to be an exception. These plans involve going without caloric foods or drinks for an ...

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine, researchers examined fasting glucose (FG) variability in nondiabetic adults using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), assessing its impact ...