What Are Signs Consistent With Diagnosis Of Diabetes?
- Type 1 Diabetes - Diagnosis - Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- Complications
Diagnosis
There are three tests that can diagnose diabetes:
- Fasting plasma glucose (FPG)
- Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)
- Hemglobin A1C (A1C)
Fasting Plasma Glucose Test
The fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test has been the standard test for diagnosing diabetes. It is a simple blood test taken after 8 hours of fasting.
FPG levels indicate:
- Normal. 100 mg/dL (or 5.5 mmol/L) or below.
- Pre-Diabetes. (A risk factor for type 2 diabetes): Between 100 - 125 mg/dL (5.5 - 7.0 mmol/L).
- Diabetes.126 mg/dL (7.0...
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