Diabetes detection techniques How can I know if I have diabetes ?
1. Fasting glucose test 2. Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)
4 techniques 3. Blood test (A1C test) 4. Sudomotor functions testing (Sudoscan)
How does it work ? More details about these techniques and their efficiency
How it works :
1. Fasting glucose test
Tests blood sugar level In the morning, before breakfast 126 mg/dL and higher may indicate diabetes
Efficiency : This test alone is not enough to confirm the diagnosis, it only gives a hint
How it works :
2. Oral Glucose ToleranceTest (OGTT)
Drinking a beverage containing glucose Check glucose level every 30 to 60 minutes (for up to 3 hours) 200 mg/dL and higher may indicate diabetes
Efficiency : This test alone is not enough to confirm the diagnosis, it only gives a hint
How it works :
3. Blood test (A1C test)
Blood test Average blood sugar in the last 3 months A1C level of 6.5% or higher may indicate diabetes
Efficiency : This test is efficient but painful and takes some time to confirm the diagnosis
How it works :
4. Sudomotor testing (Sudoscan)
Detector on palm of hands and soles of feet Evaluates sweat dysfunction
Efficiency : Painless and giving instant results, it is a reliable test based on a new technology that starts to spread amongst diabetes professionals Learn more about sudomotor testing for diabetes detection
Early detection is important ! Diabetes can be prevented, get yourself tested.