Diabetes- Diagnosis and tests
Thanks a lot for stay tuned with diabetes awareness series. I am really glad to be a part of #MyfriendAlexa. It has been really a great learning experience for me, so far. And I am hoping to have same in upcoming weeks too.
This is the post 3 of #Diabetes awareness series. In this, I will be sharing one of the most important aspects of diabetes. And that is the diagnosis of diabetes. (If you had missed part 1, click here and for part 2 click here)
Diagnosis of diabetes
Diagnosis of diabetes is one of the most things for early detection and prevention of complication. Though diabetes signs and symptoms are main criteria for diagnosis . in some case patients have no visible signs and symptoms of diabetes (despite increased sugar level).
This is the main reason, regular screening and testing are very important to make a timely diagnosis of this dreading disease, ( especially in high-risk cases, when a person have the family history of diabetes or suffering from other lifestyle disorders such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol level)
What are the important tests for the diagnosis of diabetes? How they performed? Read on to know more.
Diagnosis of type 1 diabetes
As the type 1 diabetes runs in the family, it is very important to do a regular screening in family members of DM, for early detection. It should be done even when the person has no indicating symptoms of diabetes.
Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes
According to National Institute of diabetes, digestive and kidney diseases , there are mainly 3 types of tests performed to diagnose DM.
- Random plasma glucose test
- A1C Test
- Fasting glucose plasma test
Random plasma glucose test
As the name suggested, this is a random test where healthcare professionals collect blood sample randomly to detect the blood glucose level. For this test, no fasting is required. A random blood sugar level of 200mg per decilitre (mg/lt) or higher suggests diabetes.
A1C test
A1C test is a blood test that provides an average level of blood glucose level. This test measures the blood glucose level over the past 3 months. There is no fasting required for this test. This test measures the glucose level in your body by accessing the amount of glycated haemoglobin. In simple words, if more glucose enters the bloodstream there will be the higher amount of glycated haemoglobin and as a result, you will have a higher A1C test value.
Here is the normal range for this test.
- A1C below 5.7- consider normal
- 5.7 to 6.4- prediabetes
- Higher than 6.4- diagnosed diabetes
The level of A1C depends on various factors such as age, level of advancement of the disease and other associated diseases. As a primary goal, it is very important to that diabetic people maintain their A1C level in a recommended limit. It is one of the most important things to avoid diabetic complications.
Fasting blood sugar level
It is one the most common test that is used to detect diabetes and pre-diabetes stage. Fasting is required for 8 hours. Then your blood glucose level measures. This test measures the blood glucose level at a single point of time. Here is the range of this test.
- Less than 100mg/dl – consider as normal
- Prediabetes- 100mg/dl to 125 mg/dl
- Diabetes- 126 mg/dl or higher
2 hours postprandial blood sugar level
This is not a diagnostic test but it helps in the management of diabetes. In this test blood glucose level is measured after 2 hours of eating. This test helps in the management of diabetes and deciding the medication of diabetes.
Test for gestational diabetes
Screening for gestational diabetes is essential for rule out the high-risk factors such as being overweight or having a family history of diabetes mellitus.
Following tests are performed to diagnosed diabetes.
Initial glucose challenge test
Glucose challenge test is also called glucose screening test. According to Mayo Clinic, this test can be performed during an early period of pregnancy, if the pregnant woman has any of high-risk factors such as (being overweight or family history of diabetes).
In this test, the pregnant woman required drinking the liquid containing glucose and after 1 hour the healthcare professional collects the blood sample and measure the blood glucose level. A blood glucose level higher than 140mg/dl is considered as diagnosed with gestational diabetes.
Oral glucose tolerance test
It is another important diagnostic test for gestational diabetes. In this test, there is a series of a blood test is done to measure the blood glucose level, in 1 hourly, 2 hourly, 3 hourly manners.
In this test pregnant woman asked to drink sweetened glucose liquid and then the blood glucose level is measured after every hour and the 2 to 3 hours. In the diabetic person, the two levels are greater than 200mg/dl or the fasting glucose level is noted as greater than 120mg/dl.
This test is quite expensive and can be used to detect all kinds of diabetes.
Here are a few important things that should be kept in mind while diagnosis diabetes.
- If you suspect that you or your family members have diabetic symptoms, never attempt to do a self-diagnosis with any blood glucometer device or any other equipment. It is highly risky and should not be used as a way to diagnose diabetes.
- Regular screening and testing are one of the most important aspects of diabetes. It is one of the vital steps in diagnosis, treatment and management of diabetes. Only with this step, we can detect it early and avoid the complications.
Apart from these tests, there are some specific tests are also available that can be used to detect the type of diabetes. If you want to learn about them, click here.
what are treatment options for diabetes? and what are the dreading complications of it? stay tuned to know more about it.
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Very informative post again Surbhi, you have covered all the points very well.
thanks dear
Would share this with my brother in law. Thanks for the info.
I am so glad you like it.
Thanks for the listing of all the important tests for diabetes and their implications. I am keenly following this series on diabetes as I am afflicted with diabetes. Thanks for the series. #MyFriendAlexa #JaiSReads
I am glad jay, the series is helping you. this is the main aim of this series.
I am following this series as m-i-l has diabetes. Thanks for mentioning all needed tests ,i would keep this in mind.
I am glad dear, you find it informative.
This is really a very important and healthy post for diabetes.. Will definitely share with my mom #Myfriendalexa #Flavorsofworldread
Thanks a lot
Even though, people are becoming aware about Diabetes but still not everyone know about it in detail. Glad you chose this as the theme for #Myfriendalexa #MothersGurukulreads
thanks a lot dear, for appreciating my effort.
My husband has a family history of diabetes. Thank you for sharing such great info
I am really glad you find it informative
Very informative post
thanks
Never knew there were so many types of Diabetes! Favourited your blog as my MIL suffers from it and the information is really helpful!
Very informative posy yet again. Thank you for writing this in an engaging and simple tone that could be understood by everyone.
Thanks a lot Varad. I am glad you liked it.
Very informative post Surbhi and a reminder for me to have these test done as I had gestational diabetes both the times.
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Thanks a lot, and Yes i would agree you have to do these tests ASAP
Oh you have covered the whole diabetes topic to the core for me its really helpful
Thanks a lot, I am glad you liked it
A very inclusive post on the tests to be conducted to screen diabetes, Surabhi.
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Thanks a lot. I am so glad you find it informative
this is so useful, i my self having Diabetes this will help me for sure 🙂 ty for sharing
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Thanks dear, I am glad you find it informative
Another very insightful post on diabetes. I agree regular screening of diabetes is very important. My mother do it but I had no idea about different types of test even though I go with her for the screening.
Thanks a lot Paresh. I am glad you find it informative
Very informative
thanks
Very common disease but we know so less about the same. Great in-depth insight about Diabetes. Nice article
Thanks Anubhuti, I am glad you liked it
True Surbhi that regular check up and testing are really important for diagnosing the disease. Thanks for sharing the details of the various tests involved.
Thanks Rashmi, I am glad you liked it
The post is informative and its good to have this general knowledge about diabetes testing. Testing for Gestational diabetes is so very important.
Thanks a lot Disha for appreciating my effort.
Very useful post. You have explained things very well. I have not read other posts regarding diabetes. Will read it soon. Health is weath ?
Thanks Maya, I am trying to cover each and every aspect of DM in this series.
Very insightful write up. Both my parents are diabetic and I am surely going to follow the diagnostics you have mentioned up
Thanks a lot dear for appreciating my efforts
Thanks for sharing this post, you explained everything very well. Very helpful post.
Thanks a lot
Thank you for writing this post. My parents have diabetes and I know how they are struggling with this disease. I believe more than diabetes, its the drugs that are prescribed that pose a bigger challenge. Most of these drugs come with harmful side-effects that deteriorate health. Would love to read a post on the truth behind this. Mine is only a layperson’s view. #MyFriendAlexa #MayuraReads
Thanks a lot dear for reading the post and sharing your thoughts. I can understand your concern very well and I agree coneventioanl drugs have so many side effects. will share all details about it in upcoming post. thanks a lot for adding an important topic to series ( I was missing this)
I remember having undergone Oral Glucose Tolerance test. I found it particularly tough as I was in the last trimester.
Thanks Surabhi for a low down on the diabetes. Its very educative.
Thanks Anagha, I am glad you find it informative
diabetes is killing india at a very fast pace, and the best way to cmobat is by being aware! thank you for sharing these details.
Thanks, i am glad you liked it
Good to see you raising awareness. Love this diabetes series.
Thanks a lot for appreciating my efforts
Very informative… My dad has diabetes so I can relate to this…
Thanks
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