How to know if I have diabetes? Please explain in detail. I did a urine checkup. Please tell me if I have diabetes. I have sent a photo of my lab report.

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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5+ Yrs

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Diabetes is diagnosed with blood sugar tests (fasting glucose, HbA1c). Urine sugar may give a clue but is not confirmatory. Please consult with a doctor for proper diabetes testing.

Dr. Kamran Suggests...

Take a Glucose Fasting and PP Test Test or Take a HbA1c Test (Hemoglobin A1c) Test

Book Glucose Fasting and PP Test Test Book HbA1c Test (Hemoglobin A1c) Test

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