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How do you know if you're diabetic?

How do you know if you're diabetic?

Some symptoms and/or signs can raise a suspicion for Diabetes although most patients does not show any. The only way to know or confirm the diagnosis by testing for fasting and post prandial blood sugar with glycated hemoglobin levels.

Last updated on 10 May 2022

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