Medically reviewed by Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD Key Takeaways A1C measures how well your body is controlling your blood sugar over the past few months. An A1C of 6.5% or higher on two separate tests ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I read your recent column on A1C levels. You said that 7% to 7.5% was ideal for most people. For older people, you said 8% can be good. My longstanding understanding of A1C levels is ...

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CONSTANTLY GUZZLING WATER but still feeling thirsty, always having to pee, and experiencing never-ending fatigue can all be signs of type 2 diabetes. You might also have tingling or numbness in your ...