Blood sugar testing seems simple, right? You prick your finger, see a number, and know if you’re “good” or “bad.” But anyone ...

Most people assume diabetes is easy to diagnose. You take a blood test, get a number, and that’s it. But in real life, it’s ...

A normal blood sugar level before eating for non-pregnant adults with diabetes is 80 to 130 mg/dL. For adults, a normal blood sugar level after eating should be less than 180 mg/dL. Regular exercise ...

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 ...

Non-fasting glucose levels should usually be under 125 mg/dL. A non-fasting glucose level above 200 mg/dL could indicate diabetes. A random blood glucose test measures sugar levels anytime, even after ...

This case study is one in a set of patient safety ‘how we acted on patient safety issues you recorded’ case studies which show the direct action taken in response to patient safety events recorded by ...

Blood draws for several kinds of diagnostic tests require you to fast for several hours. Eating or drinking anything besides water can skew the results, leading to you needing to be retested. You may ...

Traditional blood glucose testing requires users to manually handle test strips during loading and disposal. This process introduces several risks including contamination of strips by skin oils, dirt, ...

A total of 763 pregnant women underwent the 50g glucose challenge test (GCT) at 24 to 28 gestational weeks. HealthDay News — Casual blood glucose (CBG) testing at 24 to 28 gestational weeks misses ...

The health reporter Kim Schewitz often feels tired, and hoped tracking her blood sugar levels using a continuous glucose ...

Not all blood tests require you to fast, but you should always follow your doctor’s instructions if you do need to fast for a specific exam. Blood tests are common procedures that healthcare providers ...