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What is HbA1c? | Blood Test | Target Levels | Diabetes UK
HbA1c is your average blood glucose (sugar) levels for the last two to three months. If you have diabetes, an ideal HbA1c level is 48mmol/mol (6.5%) or below. If you're at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, your target HbA1c level should be below 42mmol/mol (6%).
Checking your blood sugar levels | Diabetes testing | Diabetes UK
Knowing your blood sugar levels helps you manage your diabetes and reduces your risk of having serious complications – now and in the future. What are blood sugar levels? Your blood sugar levels, also known as blood glucose levels, are a measurement that show how much glucose you have in your blood. Glucose is a sugar that you get from food and drink.
What is diabetes? | Getting to know the basics | Diabetes UK
Diabetes (otherwise known by the scientific name diabetes mellitus) is a complicated condition and there are many different types of diabetes. Here we'll take you through everything you need to know. What is diabetes? Diabetes is a serious condition where your blood glucose level is too high. It can happen when your body doesn't produce enough insulin or the insulin it produces …
Fruit and diabetes | Eating with diabetes | Diabetes UK
Everyone should be eating more fruit and vegetables. You're probably aware of the five-a-day target, and this is equally important if you’re living with diabetes or if you’re not. This is because fruit and vegetables are associated with lower risk of heart disease and certain types of cancers. They also provide fibre, minerals and vitamins.
Getting tested for diabetes | How diabetes is diagnosed …
The only way you can find out if you or a loved one has diabetes is from blood tests that measure your blood glucose (sugar) levels. These can be arranged through your GP. A diagnosis of diabetes is always confirmed by laboratory results. You’ll usually get the results of your blood test back in a few days. If you have symptoms that came on quickly and you’ve been taken into …
Diabetes mellitus | Diabetes the basics | Diabetes UK
What is diabetes mellitus? Diabetes mellitus is the scientific name for diabetes, but it is more commonly known simply as diabetes. It’s when your body can’t produce enough of a hormone called insulin, or the insulin it produces isn’t effective.
Type 2 diabetes | Diabetes UK
Type 2 diabetes is high blood sugar levels due to your body not making enough of a hormone called insulin, or the insulin it makes not working properly — known as insulin resistance. High blood sugar levels over time can cause other health problems like heart attacks and strokes, as well as problems with your eyes, kidneys, and feet. These are called diabetes complications.
How to prevent type 2 diabetes | Diabetes UK
2023年4月12日 · Preventing type 2 diabetes More than 3.2 million people in the UK are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes based on blood sugar levels. It’s a serious condition that can lead to other health problems sometimes called diabetes complications. Unlike type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes can sometimes be prevented. Research has shown that for some people, a …
Types of diabetes | Diabetes UK
Diabetes is a complicated condition which can take many different forms. In addition to the more common types of diabetes - type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes, there are a range of other types of diabetes, which are just as important. About 2% of people have these other types of diabetes.These include different types of monogenic diabetes, cystic fibrosis-related diabetes, …