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Is it safe to drink alcohol if you have diabetes?Many people with diabetes can safely drink alcohol in moderation. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025, “moderation” means: Up to two drinks per day for menUp to one drink per day for womenOne drink is considered: 12 ounces of beer (5 percent alcohol)5 ounces […]
Normal ranges of blood sugar in people without diabetes With someone without any type of diabetes, blood sugar ranges are generally between 70 to 99 mg/dL (3.9 to 5.5 mmol/L) fasting and under 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) after a meal. For a person without any type of diabetes, blood sugar levels are generally between 70 […]
Identify non-glycemic factors affecting the relationship between fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), in order to refine diabetes diagnostic criteria. ResearchRelationship between FPG–HbA1c was assessed in 12 531 individuals from 2001 to 2018 US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Using a recently described method, FPG and HbA1c were used to calculate apparent […]