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 ...

A new position statement from the International Diabetes Federation advises using a 1-hour 75-g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) to improve identification of people at risk of developing type 2 ...

The FreeStyle Precision Pro system from Abbott allows providers to test blood glucose levels with individually-wrapped test strips, the company said. Blood glucose testing is a common test, and ...

Your blood sugar level is a key indicator of your overall health. Whether you are managing diabetes, at risk of developing it, or just keeping an eye on your wellness, a blood glucose test helps you ...

Caring for a baby is a full-time job, often causing new mothers to overlook their own health needs. This situation is exemplified by the low compliance with postpartum glucose screening among women ...

During pregnancy, it feels like your doctor is always asking you to do one test after another. But each one has a purpose, and one of the most important is the glucose test. You might hear about it ...

Caring for a baby is a full-time job, often causing new mothers to overlook their own health needs. This situation is exemplified by the low compliance with postpartum glucose screening among women ...

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 ...

During pregnancy, high blood glucose levels mark gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes blood sugar goals are typically the same as those in people without the condition. After their initial blood ...

A Fort Lauderdale-based manufacturer of blood glucose testing products knowingly distributed defective test strips that delivered inaccurate results and created health problems for patients with ...

SYDNEY, July 13 (Reuters) - Australian scientists say they have developed the "holy grail" of blood sugar testing for diabetics, a non-invasive strip that checks glucose levels via saliva. For ...