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Getting blood drawn for diabetes will herpes show up in test results.?

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No: Typical tests for diabetes include fasting glucose (blood sugar) and a hemoglobin a1c. A different type of test would be required to check for herpes.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 10/16/2013

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