Slightly elevated blood glucose within a range of what is generally considered “normal” may be associated with increased risk ...

Although the normal HbA1c level is below 5.7%, patients with diabetes usually target around 7%, though the target varies based on the individual's health factors," explains Dr. Tushar Tayal ...

So even if you have a high fasting blood sugar, your overall blood sugar may be normal, or vice versa. A normal fasting blood sugar may not eliminate the possibility of type 2 diabetes.

Use of the Omnipod 5 led to an HbA1c reduction of 0.8 percentage points at 13 weeks for adults with type 2 diabetes. FDA cleared the device for use in adults with type 2 diabetes in August.

At baseline, patients’ HbA1c levels were between 7% and 11% (mean 8.2%), where a normal, non-diabetic HbA1c is below 5.7%. After 12 weeks, the primary endpoint had been achieved. Significant ...