Can you explain what the ESR test involves? My mom has diabetes, and I've been told she's having issues with her ESR levels. I'm hoping to understand more about what this means for her health.

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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The ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) test measures inflammation in the body by assessing how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube, with high ESR levels indicating chronic inflammation, which can be associated with various conditions, including diabetes, infections, and autoimmune disorders, and as your mother has diabetes, an elevated ESR may indicate underlying inflammation, which can increase the risk of complications

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