OXFORD, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New research published in Diabetic Medicine this week found that the standard NHS procedures for processing gestational diabetes blood sugar tests were leading to ...

While it is important to contact a doctor for regular checkups, some at-home preventive tests can help screen for certain conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, and nutritional deficiencies. A ...

An NHS foundation trust has transitioned from traditional clinic-based oral glucose tolerance testing (OGTT) to a new at-home diabetes testing technology to improve access to gestational diabetes ...

Personal genetics company 23andMe is betting that its at-home DNA testing kit can help users identify the likelihood of developing diabetes. 23andMe is upgrading its at-home DNA testing kit to include ...

At-home test kits, also known as at-home medical tests or self-tests, are kits that you can purchase online, at supermarkets, or at your local pharmacy and use to detect or monitor certain diseases ...

Now, researchers at UBC Okanagan say saliva may offer a much simpler way to spot that risk. Their study suggests that a saliva test can reflect insulin patterns linked to metabolic health, opening the ...

This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. You probably don’t have time (or want to) to sit in a waiting room every time you want to check in on your health. That’s where at-home lab testing ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: What do you think of the explosion in DIY home health care tests? -- K.L.R. ANSWER: Some of the home health care tests have had a major and beneficial impact on care. One easy example ...

An A1C test, also known as a hemoglobin A1C or HbA1C test, is a simple blood test that estimates your average blood sugar levels over the last three months. People who don’t have diabetes may be given ...

A new study presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 85th Scientific Sessions revealed that smartphone-enabled home testing can improve early detection of chronic kidney disease (CKD), one of ...