How can diabetes be diagnosed?

By blood tests: If you have diabetes, a blood sugar level done after 8-12 hours without food will generally be high. Another test, the 'hemoglobin a1c, ' reflects your blood sugar levels over the prior three months. Sugar in your urine is also a clue. But do be tested if you are concerned. Diabetes that is well managed will tend to cause fewer long-term complications. Lgromkomd.