DIABETES case-finding activities have been carried on since June, 1947, as part of a community diabetes control program in the town of Brookline, Massachusetts. This town has a population of ...

An elevated blood glucose level one hour after the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) signals a critical metabolic state—even before prediabetes. Affected individuals respond particularly well to ...

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 ...

Blood glucose levels vary, depending on a person’s health status and whether they have eaten. People without diabetes typically have between 72–140 milligrams of glucose per 1 deciliter of blood.

THE liver plays an important role in the metabolism of carbohydrates. Clinical investigators have frequently reported observations of disturbed carbohydrate metabolism in the presence of liver disease ...

Fasting blood sugar levels are measured several hours after eating, as this gives a more accurate view of a person’s glucose levels. In most cases, fasting blood sugar levels should be below 5.7%.