Fasting blood sugar swings between high and low in 45-year-old on the same diet, routine and medication: What’s going on?

While such fluctuations can be unsettling, they are not uncommon in diabetes and warrant careful interpretation rather than ...
News Medical

How accurate are continuous glucose monitors? A study puts them to the test

New research compares CGM and capillary blood glucose measurements, revealing key discrepancies in tracking glycemic responses to food. Study: Continuous glucose monitor overestimates glycemia, with ...
Oregonian

Dear Doctor: Glucose tolerance test is most sensitive test to diagnose early Type 2 diabetes. Here’s why

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 ...
Medindia

Intermittent Fasting Shock: No Metabolic Gain Without Cutting Calories

Isocaloric intermittent fasting failed to improve metabolic health in women, highlighting that calorie reduction, not eating ...
Healthline

Blood Sugar Level Chart Based on Age

Blood sugar management is crucial for people with diabetes, but target levels vary based on individual factors, not just age. While there are general guidelines for blood sugar levels based on age ...
Houston Chronicle

Glucose tolerance test can clear up confusing A1c results

Q: I’m confused by the relationship between my blood glucose level and A1c. My blood glucose has crept up from 100 to 112 in one year after I started taking 40 mg of atorvastatin. My A1c level is 5.1 ...