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Doctors, what are the tests for if someone might have diabetes?
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Blood sugar: High blood sugar is the hallmark of diabetes. We measure fasting blood sugar and average blood sugar levels ( the a1c test) to make the diagnosis.
Answered 9/29/2016
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