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Some tests for Diabetes are a fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test, an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and a random plasma glucose test, which is also known as a casual plasma glucose test. For full information on these tests, please refer to: http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/diagnosis/#diagnosis
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Are there any tests for diabetes that do not require taking blood with a needle?
Most tests require taking blood. There is some infor mation on www.medicinenet.com that shows urine tests that can check for diabetes. There are also some new meters that have such a small needle that you will hardly feel it.
Diabetes Tests?
Diabetes tests can be done on children and adults, including women who are pregnant. Testing is done through blood work.
Are there home kits for diabetes tests?
Yes there are, some are blood tests, some are urine tests, and you can even find them at stores like Walgreens. However if you want the most accurate test you should see your doctor.
What is a sugar test Can I take it?
A sugar test is to determine if you have diabetes. A doctor will send you to a lab for some blood work if he feels you may have diabetes. These tests check your AC1s in your bloodstream.
What type of effect does cephalosporin have on diabetes?
Some cephalosporins may cause false positive results on urine sugar tests for diabetes. People with diabetes should check with their physicians to see if they need to adjust their medication or their diets.
What different kinds of diabetes tests are there?
There are three major types of diabetes tests. The first is the Hemoglobin A1c, which tells the doctor how your diabetes is managed over time. The second test is called the Dilated Eye Exam, which checks to see if your eyes have been damaged due to your diabetes. The third test is a Foot Exam. Diabetes can cause nerve damage in your feet, resulting in numbness, and if left untreated, this can result in severe infection or even amputation. http://diabetes.webmd.com/features/three-medical-tests-for-diabetes-patients is a great site to learn more about these and other tests for diabetes.
How severe do diabetes symptoms have to be before you have?
You can have diabetes long before you have any symptoms at all. That's why they have screening tests.
How many different types of tests are available for detection of diabetes?
There are many different types of diabetes tests out there. There are good brands and bad brands. It all depends on your budget. Here you can buy and see different types of tests. http://www.americandiabeteswholesale.com/
What do you have to do if you have diabetes?
You have to manage the disease with insulin and diet, you must also visit the doctor often. Some diabetes is managed successfully with tablets rather than insulin injections. Your doctor will take tests and work out the best treatment for you.
Is there a current cure for diabetes?
Although scientists have conducted some very encouraging tests on mice and made some astounding discoveries in doing so, they believe it will be years before they can test these revolutionary techniques on humans, and therefore at this moment in time there is no viable cure for diabetes.
Can blood tests determine diabetes?
Unless there is a specific test for glucose levels, it is possible. If you suspect juvenile diabetes, you should consult with your physician immediately. She will prescribe the necessary tests. Juvenile diabetes can cause major problems and death with very little warning.
When a child drink too much water and pee very often, would that be considered as a sign of diabetes?
I wouldn't look to much into that. If you are seriously worried about a possibility of diabetes then I would get some tests done by a doctor. Better to do it the right way. `
