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What is best test to conduct for prediabetes or diabetes? i dint think it is necessary until my mom pointed out i have some symptoms and my aunt and grandmother had diabetes.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Blood sugar concern: Your doctor can take a clinical history and obtain labs like Hemoglobin A1C or blood sugar readings.

Answered 9/14/2020

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