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| There are several methods and tests available to screen for diabetes. The most common method is the use of blood tests. A blood test measures high blood glucose levels, which are known to be an indication of diabetes. A total of two abnormal blood tests are required for an official diagnosis for diabetes. | There are several methods and tests available to screen for diabetes. The most common method is the use of blood tests. A blood test measures high blood glucose levels, which are known to be an indication of diabetes. A total of two abnormal blood tests are required for an official diagnosis for diabetes. | ||
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| A common blood test that is usually used to screen for diabetes, is the glycated hemoglobin test (A1C). This blood test measures the blood glucose that is attached to hemoglobin. The more there is blood glucose attached to hemoglobin, the higher the level of plasma glucose. In general, an A1C range of 7.5-6.4% indicates prediabetes. And a measure of 6.5% or higher on two A1C tests is an indication of diabetes. | A common blood test that is usually used to screen for diabetes, is the glycated hemoglobin test (A1C). This blood test measures the blood glucose that is attached to hemoglobin. The more there is blood glucose attached to hemoglobin, the higher the level of plasma glucose. In general, an A1C range of 7.5-6.4% indicates prediabetes. And a measure of 6.5% or higher on two A1C tests is an indication of diabetes. | ||
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| ===== Causes ===== | ===== Causes ===== | ||
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| ===== Management ===== | ===== Management ===== | ||
