A member asked:

Should i test my blood sugar if i think i have diabetes?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Yes: This is the only way to know if you indeed have "sugar" problems. If the numbers are high, see your doc for confirmatory tests.

Answered 8/4/2012

5.7k views

Thank

See your doctor: Because glucometers aren't necessarily accurate depending on meter itself and often times testing technique of the patient, best to discuss your concern with your doctor to determine if you need a medical evaluation for diabetes which will also include lab blood tests.

Dr Sadek agreed

Answered 8/17/2012

5.7k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Should i test my blood sugar if i think i have diabetes?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Dr. Vered Lewy-Weiss answered

Dr Sadek agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

How do you know if you have low or high blood sugar of if you have diabetes, without a blood test?

A member asked:

I have type 2 diabetes how do I know if my blood sugar is too low? I'm only allowed to test once a day.

A member asked:

Hello, I just found out my blood test has resulted in slightly high blood sugar level. I am a 50 yr old male. What can I do to bring this down naturally? Can certain foods help or particular exercise? I'm trying to avoid diabetes. Thank you?

A member asked:

8 months ago I got a fasting blood sugar test of 88. Now noticing frequent urination. Should I have my blood sugar tested. Can blood sugar levels get to diabetes that quickly?

A member asked:

I had a blood test two days ago where it said my blood sugar was 82. I have ate a lot of sugar in the last two days. Is it possible to develop type 2 diabetes in that time span even if I eat healthy from now on?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

A week before, i conducted a fasting blood sugar test which was 100mg/dl, could I have diabetes?

For 2 yrs now I have been feeling over heated and when I test my blood sugar levels it's at 80-89 sometimes lower I feel shaky do I have diabetes ?

I recently had a fasting blood sugar test and it came back high. 102. Does that mean I have diabetes? This is the first time i've ever had this high

Might someone have high blood sugar/ diabetes that is not recognized by standard tests?

I had my fasted blood sugar test two days ago and it was 82. I have eaten a lot of sugar in the last two days since my blood test results. Is it possible for me to develop diabetes in those two days even if I do not eat much sugar from now on?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?