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What are the tests for diabetes mellitus type 2?
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Diabetes tests: 3 tests: fasting blood sugar, a test called hemoglobin A1c and a test called glucose tolerance test.
Answered 1/12/2015
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Blood glucose level: And hemoglobin A1c for definitive diagnosis and to aide in determining just about how long your sugar levels have been abnormal.
Answered 1/12/2015
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Urine and blood: To diagnose diabetes mellitus type 2, blood tests are used. The urine can also be tested for sugar. Fasting blood sugar and hemoglobin a1c levels are helpful. People with diabetes undergo regular blood sugar testing, blood and urine tests for kidney function, lipid tests, eye exams, and other tests.
Answered 4/14/2020
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