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Might a normal cbc rule out type 2 diabetes?

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No: Plasma glucose levels and hemoglobin a1c measurements are the two tests usually used for diagnosing diabetes. Unless there are complications, most patients with diabetes have normal cbc.

Dr Friedlander agreed

Answered 7/17/2013

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