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Which type of tests do patients with a risk of diabetes take?
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Blood sugar checks: Simplest test is check the fasting blood sugar.This gives you an idea if you are a diabetic or not. Other tests may be done if your fasting sugar is over 100mg(normal level is 70-99mg).
Answered 4/15/2013
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