Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A simple blood test can diagnose diabetes, but it also can tell you so much more, including your risk for heart attack and stroke.

Research has found that many cases of diabetes are missed when the hemoglobin A1c blood test is used solely to diagnose the disease. Statistics published by Diabetes UK state that more than five ...

A widely used blood test to measure blood-sugar trends can give imprecise results, depending on a person’s race and other factors. This test means diabetes can sometimes be misdiagnosed or managed ...

WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 10, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Patients with diabetes seeking convenient A1c monitoring can receive a complimentary test at walk-in MinuteClinic medical centers inside ...

Using the hemoglobin A1c blood test to diagnose diabetes tends to underestimate the prevalence of the disease, according to a new study. Using the hemoglobin A1c blood test to diagnose diabetes tends ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A test that shows blood sugar levels over a span of several weeks is not only the best way to diagnose diabetes but also may be better at identifying who is at risk of getting ...

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Testing blood sugars is common for those with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, but a simple finger prick can give anyone insight into their health. From start to finish, the A1C test ...

RICHMOND, Va. — Donating blood has long been considered an act of generosity, but this month at the American Red Cross of Virginia, the benefits flow in both directions. Through the end of March, the ...