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I am a teenager and i am showing signs of diabetes. how do i get tested?
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Screen for diabetes: There are a number of options here, but they need to be done by your doctor so they can order exactly what you need based on your symptoms. If there is concern about diabetes, a fasting blood sugar and/or a hgba1c to see how your blood sugars have been trending may be useful. But other things can lead to similar symptoms, so it's best you discuss all your symptoms with your doc to help decide.
Answered 8/6/2013
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