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At what age should i start getting my blood sugar checked? i think it's fine just thought i'd ask what age i should start doing that
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If problems arise: You need to get blood checked if you are having problems indicating high or low sugar problems. If obese and signs oh metabolic syndrome such as high lipid, hypertension , dark rash on back of neck work up should be done to ck for predisbetes or type 2 diabetes.
Answered 4/19/2014
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