Type Two Diabetes Testing How To Get A Start On It!

It is sad, there are still many that don't even know that they have Type ii diabetes.  It is quite simple to get further info. This is critical for your wellbeing. There are a series of tests available if you would like to further investigate the likelihood of having Type two Diabetes. Having ‘annual check-ups' is a must, so speak with your doctor. These tests can be found at almost all medical practices. These medical tests assist in evaluating the levels of sugar (glucose) in blood, so you can order an annual FBS ( Fasting Blood Sugar), an OGTT (meaning Oral Glucose Tolerance Test) and a number of other medical tests to let you determine if you suffer (or about to suffer) from diabetes. Read on further and find out what these tests actually mean and what symptoms (of high blood sugar levels) a diabetes patient actually has.

The first test, the FBS or Fasting Blood Sugar test can determine exactly what its name suggests: the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood. If the results tell you that you have between 72 - 99 mg/dl (or 4 - 5.5 mmol/l), being the level which is returned for those without Type two Diabetes. Normal blood sugar values are these numbers. Alternatively, glucose readings may be returned being marginally greater: 100 -126 mg/dl (5.6 - 7 mmol/l). This means that you will have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes. This means that you have sugar (glucose) in your blood above normal and if you leave this untreated, it can evolve into Diabetes 2. Some people will return a value after undertaking this test of greater than 126 mg/dl (7 mmol/l). In these instances a diagnosis of Type two Diabetes is highly likely, and seeking further help/guidance from health professionals is strongly advisable. The standard medical practice to ensure a correct diagnosis is made of Type two Diabetes, is to repeat the test, and the results of both tests on both occassions should reflect similar blood sugar numbers.

The second type of test we mentioned is the OGTT (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test). It is basically an oral glucose test in which you will be given a small amount of sugar (glucose) for you to drink. After two hours, a sample of your blood is collected and analyzed in order to check your blood glucose level. Anything above 140 mg/dl (7.7 mmol/l) is not considered a normal value, meaning that you have an unhealthy glucose tolerance and this could be a clear sign of pre-diabetes. In some individuals, values are seen of greater than 200 mg/dl (11 mmol/l). In such instances, a diagnosis of Diabetes 2 is made.

Type 2 Diabetes can be a very serious and dangerous disease, especially if you are already suffering from other chronic diseases. This is very serious and important in most cases, so it is vital to adopt positive alterations in habits, lifestyle, starting physical activity or starting a medications regime!


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