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Do doctors test for diabetes during checkups?
Do doctors test for diabetes during checkups?
Do doctors test for diabetes during checkups?
Yes, doctors do test for diabetes as a part of routine check up specially after the age of 30.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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At what blood sugar level should one start medication?
Fasting blood sugar tests more than 200mg/dl needs medications and cannot be lowered by lifestyle changes alone
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
What's the importance of performing a blood glucose test?
The importance of performing a blood glucose test is that we get to know how much blood glucose levels are present in the blood stream.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
How often do I need to test my blood glucose?
If you have type1 diabetes then you need to test it everyday and if you have type 2 diabetes then you can test it once in two days.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
What is a post-prandial blood glucose test?
A post-prandial blood glucose test is done ideally two hours after meals to check how well the body is absorbing glucose from the food.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Can fasting too long affect blood tests?
Yes fasting too long can also result in inaccurate results
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