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Could i possibly be a diabetic? do routine blood tests screen for diabetes?
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Fasting glucose: Blood glucose levels in fasting state is the standard screening test for diabetes. Hemoglobin A1c may also be used for screening as it does not require a fasting blood sample.
Answered 1/20/2017
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