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How do doctors test for diabetes?

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How do doctors test for diabetes?

HBA1c, glucose fasting, glucose post prandial are the most important tests for diabetes.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How does Type II diabetes cause weight gain?

Diabetics lose weight as there is no insulin available to move glucose into the body's cells, glucose builds up in the bloodstream. The kidneys then work to remove this unused sugar through urination. The sugar is not used as energy, so the body starts burning fat and muscle for energy, resulting in weight loss

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If someone has prediabetes, can they eat whatever they want?

No, they are supposed to eat low carbs and lean proteins to reverse their condition.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Is fasting blood glucose of 5.9 mmol normal?

In general less than 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L ) is normal. 100 to 125 mg/dL (5.6 to 6.9 mmol/L ) is diagnosed as prediabetes. 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L ) or higher on two separate tests is diagnosed as diabetes.

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Does losing weight lower blood glucose in type II diabetes?

Yes, you can reverse early prediabetes by losing weight, eating right and exercising daily.

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What is the medical test for diabetes?

HBA1c, glucose fasting, glucose post prandial are the most important tests for diabetes.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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