How to check whether i have diabetes?
Both my parents have diabetes, and I'm starting to worry about myself. I've been feeling very thirsty lately. What are the common symptoms, or how do I get myself checked to see if I have diabetes?
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5 months ago
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Please don't rely on self-symptom checkers or home urine strips to guess if you have diabetes. Just go to a certified lab and get a proper fasting blood sugar test.
5 months ago
I ignored my frequent urination for months and my sugar levels became dangerously high. Please get a fasting and PP blood sugar test done right away.
5 months ago
If you are feeling extra thirsty after eating sweet cravings, it is better to get a quick test. Just do an HbA1c test to be absolutely sure.
5 months ago
The most standard test is the HbA1c, which gives your average blood sugar of the last three months. You can do this at any time of the day without fasting.
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5 months ago
I have been managing diabetes for eight years now. Just buy a simple Glucometer for home use to monitor, but first get your diagnostic lab tests done to confirm the baseline.
4 months ago
Don't stress yourself out thinking about it too much. Just book a basic blood sugar test for tomorrow morning, and we can take it step by step from there.