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How do doctors test for diabetes?

How do doctors test for diabetes?

HBA1c, glucose fasting, glucose post prandial are the most important tests for diabetes.

Last updated on 30 Mar 2023

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How does weight loss help control Type 2 diabetes?

Extra weight around your waist means fat can build up around your organs, like your liver and pancreas. This can cause something called insulin resistance. So losing this weight could definetely help in controlling type 2 diabetes.

Last updated on 20 Mar 2023

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Is 5.8 a healthy blood glucose level for a non-fasting test?

In general less than 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L ) is normal. 100 to 125 mg/dL (5.6 to 6.9 mmol/L ) is diagnosed as prediabetes. 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L ) or higher on two separate tests is diagnosed as diabetes.

Last updated on 30 Mar 2023

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What is the best diet for a prediabetic?

It is recommended to have 50% non-starchy vegetables, 25% lean proteins and salads.

Last updated on 20 Mar 2023

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Is fasting blood glucose of 5.9 mmol normal?

In general less than 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L ) is normal. 100 to 125 mg/dL (5.6 to 6.9 mmol/L ) is diagnosed as prediabetes. 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L ) or higher on two separate tests is diagnosed as diabetes.

Last updated on 30 Mar 2023

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What makes it difficult to lose weight if you have pre-diabetes?

Losing weight with insulin resistance is more difficult because your body converts blood sugar into fat instead of energy

Last updated on 30 Mar 2023

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