by admin | Sep 29, 2026 | Blood Pressure
A blood pressure reading of 180/120 mm Hg is dangerously high and requires immediate attention. However, the next step depends on what happens after you repeat the reading and whether you have symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness, numbness,...
by admin | Sep 22, 2026 | Blood Pressure
Seeing a blood pressure reading of 160/100 mm Hg can be alarming, especially if you do not usually have high blood pressure. You may immediately wonder whether you need to go to the hospital, whether the reading is dangerous, or whether you should simply wait and...
by admin | Sep 15, 2026 | A1C
If you recently received an A1C result of 6.5%, 7%, 8%, or higher, you may be wondering what the number actually means. Is an A1C of 6.5 diabetes? Is 7% too high? How dangerous is an A1C of 8%? And what can you do if your A1C keeps increasing? Your A1C is more than...
by admin | Sep 8, 2026 | Diabetes
If your blood sugar is 200 mg/dL after eating, it is understandable to wonder whether that number is dangerous or whether it means you have diabetes. The answer depends on when you checked your glucose, whether you already have diabetes, what you ate, and whether the...
by admin | Sep 8, 2026 | Diabetes
If you check your blood sugar in the morning and see a higher number than expected, it can be confusing. You may think, “I haven’t eaten anything, so why is my blood sugar high?” The answer is that food is only one factor that affects blood glucose. Your liver...
