An elevated blood glucose level one hour after the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) signals a critical metabolic state—even ...

Most people with diabetes should test their blood sugar (or blood glucose) levels regularly. Knowing the results lets you adjust your strategy for keeping the disease in check. Research shows that in ...

Recent advancements in medical diagnostics have highlighted the potential of simple tests in predicting an individual’s risk ...

When it comes to maintaining health, it can be helpful to understand an optimal baseline for some matters. Learning a healthy weight range for your height, age, and gender, for instance, can be useful ...

Brad Reisfeld is a professor of chemical and biological engineering, biomedical engineering, and public health at Colorado State University. Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health.

Each November, we observe National Diabetes Month and engage in discussions surrounding prevention, management and the impact of this increasingly common autoimmune disease.

The glucose tolerance test screens for gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Typically, your doctor or medical professional will ask you to have a glucose screening test first. Depending on the ...

You can consume nothing but water for at least 8 hours before a fasting glucose test. You may also need to follow a low carb diet and avoid exercise for some time before. A fasting glucose 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 ...

When screening pregnant women for gestational diabetes, casual blood glucose testing misses 70% of the cases. This Kobe University study should encourage obstetricians to depend on more reliable tests ...