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How can you tell if you have type 2 diabetes?
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Blood tests: There are blood tests for blood sugar. Your doctor will interpret the result to tell you whether or not you have type 2 diabetes. He may also choose to do a hgba1c level to make the decision. The blood tests are usually done fasting and two hours after a meal.
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Diabetes : Fasting glucose levels as well as hemoglobin a1c level will tell you if you have diabetes. These can be done by your primary care doctor.
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