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Fasting plasma glucose levels outside 80-94 mg/dL, male sex, older age, and abnormal body mass index (BMI) categories all contribute to diabetes development, with additive effects. Understanding the ...

Metabolic dysfunction, termed 'pre-pre-diabetes,' begins before glucose levels rise, with the body struggling to maintain stability. This hidden stage, marked by insulin resistance, can lead to ...

A normal blood report does not always mean everything is fine. Hidden markers like hs-CRP, Lipoprotein(a), and HbA1c can reveal early metabolic and cardiovascular risks. Detecting these early allows ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’m confused by the relationship between my blood glucose level and A1C. My blood glucose has crept up from 100 to 112 in one year after I started taking 40 mg of atorvastatin. My A1C ...

Monitoring blood sugar and ketone levels can help prevent complications. In some cases, people may experience euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis. This refers to when a person has high ketone levels but ...