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 ...

ON THIS PAGEFood and Blood SugarWhy Postprandial Measurements Are ImportantGlucose Data as FeedbackWho Should Check?Using a CGMChecking your blood glucose (sugar) levels at least once a day may be ...

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 ...

Taking care of yourself is important to stay healthy and safe, especially if you are living with diabetes. Start where you are and build good diabetes management habits with small steps. Below are ...

How often should you test your glucose and A1C? How do food, sleep and exercise affect blood sugar? Here’s what to know. Credit...Illustration by Andrei Cojocaru; Photos by Getty Supported by By Nina ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

A gestational diabetes test checks blood sugar, or glucose, levels during pregnancy. Before the test, people should avoid consuming food and drinks that are high in sugar and simple carbohydrates, as ...