A chronic condition where the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and elevated levels of glucose in the blood.
Scientists have come up with a calculation of estimated average glucose (eAG). Follow-up research known as the Epidemiology of Diabetes Interventions and Complications (EDIC) study confirmed those earlier results and showed the value of measuring glucose levels consistently over time. The ADA recommends checking glycemic status through A1C or other glycemic tests at least twice a year for …
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All of the recommendations included here are substantively the same as in the complete Standards of Care. The complete 2023 Standards of Care, including all supporting references, is available at professional.diabetes.org/standards. The importance of routine vaccinations for people with diabetes has been elevated by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Preventing avoidable infections not only directly prevents …
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