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How much time does it take to find out if i am a type 1 or type 2 diabetic?
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Type 1 vs 2 diabetes: You can prove this with a few lab tests. Ask your doctor to run a C-peptide test. This measures how much Insulin your pancreas makes, and is not skewed by Insulin shots. A very low level (sometimes zero) indicates type 1. This test can be run in a day or two at a medical lab. If it does suggest type 1, then we usually check for certain antibodies in your blood -the GAD test being a common one
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