An important aspect of managing diabetes in dogs and cats is regularly checking blood sugar (glucose) to ensure levels are neither too high nor too low. In the past, we had to rely on using urine ...

A complete blood count (CBC) is a common test to diagnose anemia by measuring red blood cell count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit levels. Iron deficiency is a common cause of anemia, and doctors may ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve been slightly anemic for most of my adult life, and my doctor has prescribed iron supplements (Vitron C). Now that I’m postmenopausal, I’m worried about getting too much iron.

Normal ferritin levels range from 15-150 ng/mL for females and 15-200 ng/mL for males. High ferritin levels can indicate an iron overload or inflammation. Eating iron-rich foods can help you raise ...

That sip might be doing a number on your bloodwork. Nutritionists are warning that a trendy drink hyped for its health perks could be throwing off your iron levels — raising your risk for anemia and ...