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Blood sugar tests explained: HbA1c, fasting, OGTT, random test, normal ranges, and what the results mean

Blood sugar tests measure the amount of glucose in your blood and help detect prediabetes, diabetes, and blood sugar abnormalities early. The most common tests include the HbA1c test, Fasting Blood ...
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Why Controlling Blood Sugar Is Crucial for Your Health

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 ...