The consensus is emerging that public health surveys based solely on HbA1c may misrepresent India's diabetes burden.

Blood sugar testing seems simple, right? You prick your finger, see a number, and know if you’re “good” or “bad.” But anyone who’s ever tried to make .

One of the most widely used tools for diagnosing and monitoring diabetes is the glycated haemoglobin test, commonly known as HbA1c. This test measures the percentage of haemoglobin in the blood that ...

A Lancet discussion warns that HbA1c tests may not always be reliable in India, where anemia and nutritional deficiencies are ...

A patient recently showed me his annual health check-up, blood sugar normal, HbA1c 5.8%, cholesterol "borderline." His doctor ...

DEAR DR ROACH: I am a 74-year-old Chinese man with controlled hypertension, and I’m currently taking a statin at 10 mg. I am puzzled and confused with my recent tests results. They show that my ...

Pregnancy can be a roller coaster of screenings, tests, and health check-ups to ensure you and the baby are happy and healthy. One of these routine prenatal checks is the pregnancy glucose test, which ...

Experts warn that relying solely on HbA1c for diagnosing type-2 diabetes in India may lead to misleading results.

The “E-5” error code designates either a test strip error or a blood glucose value > 600 mg/dL. New instructions clarify that if the E-5 error appears and the patient is experiencing symptoms such as ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Diabetes patients who use certain TRUE METRIX blood glucose meters are being urged to review updated safety instructions after manufacturer Trividia Health issued an urgent labeling ...