A hemoglobin A1C test is a blood test that measures a person's average blood glucose level over the previous three months.
Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce insulin or does not use it properly. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body makes little to no insulin, resulting in high blood glucose levels.
Hyperglycemia (also known as high blood sugar) is a condition in which a person's blood glucose level is higher than normal.
The thyroid gland plays a key role in the body’s endocrine system, which regulates metabolism, growth and development, reproduction, sleep and mood.
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body is unable to properly make use of insulin, leading to high blood glucose levels.
Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone.
A condition in which the parathyroid gland produces too much parathryoid hormone and can cause problems with the bones and other organs.
Low bone density is a condition that causes bone mineral density to decline, increasing risk of fractures. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Gestational diabetes is glucose intolerance that develops during pregnancy, which can affect the health of both mother and baby.