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How do you know if you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes? can a blood test determine it?

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Yes: Simple blood tests can tell you including a fasting glucose and a HGB a1c level.

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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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?

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