The HbA1c blood test is a blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 3 months. It is considered to be a more accurate way to diagnose type 2 diabetes than fasting blood sugar or oral glucose tolerance tests.

 

The current recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is that ibuprofen is safe for most people with COVID-19. However, the CDC does recommend that people with certain underlying medical conditions, such as kidney disease or heart disease, talk to their doctor before taking ibuprofen.

 

There are a number of ways that COVID-19 can damage the heart. The virus can directly infect heart cells, causing inflammation and damage. It can also damage the heart indirectly by causing inflammation in other parts of the body, such as the lungs. This inflammation can lead to blood clots, which can travel to the heart and cause a heart attack.