A member asked:

Does anyone know what tests to ask for to test for diabetes when fasting for cholesterol levels anyway?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Yeah: Ask for a fasting blood sugar. Another test that can be done (although no need to fast) is hemoglobin a1c.

Answered 3/12/2013

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