A1c Archives - Page 6 of 11

Celebrating 30 years of the DCCT: Part 2

March 11, 2014 Nadia Al-Samarrie 0 Comments

Three decades ago, the landmark Diabetes Control and Complications Study was just beginning. To mark the anniversary of the most

November 26, 2013 Nadia Al-Samarrie 0 Comments

How do you work with patients who are happy to achieve an A1c of 6%, even though you know that

November 11, 2013 Nadia Al-Samarrie 0 Comments

What is the best way to overcome insulin resistance? Answer: The most common cause of insulin resistance is obesity due

October 22, 2013 Nadia Al-Samarrie 0 Comments

Sanofi has introduced a blood glucose meter that allows users to track their A1c levels over shorter intervals, giving them

October 5, 2013 Nadia Al-Samarrie 0 Comments

For people with type 1 diabetes (and some with type 2), the question is simple-and crucial: How much insulin should

September 13, 2013 Nadia Al-Samarrie 0 Comments

Discussion has gone back and forth for several years now on whether cinnamon might be a powerful, previously unappreciated arrow

August 21, 2013 Nadia Al-Samarrie 0 Comments

Is it important to determine the exact type of diabetes you have if you’re already on insulin and maintaining very

August 13, 2013 Nadia Al-Samarrie 0 Comments

Jason Harmon had dreams of taking to the skies as a commercial pilot, but a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes

August 10, 2013 Nadia Al-Samarrie 0 Comments

What do you believe are normal blood sugars? Do you believe an A1c of 5%, or even 5.5%, is normal?