The first test is called the Hemoglobin A1C Test. This test measures the average blood sugar level over a long period of time (2 Months). Usually, an A1C level of 6.5% or higher on two different tests indicates Type 2 diabetes; second, is the Fasting Glucose Test, which includes the doctor taking a blood sample after a night of fasting. A normal fasting blood sugar level is < 100mg/dl. If the blood sugar level after fasting is between 100 to 125mg/dl, this indicates pre-diabetes. When the test results indicate fasting blood sugar levels > 126mg/dl on two different tests, the patient has Type 2 diabetes; third, Random (Non-Fasting) Blood Glucose Test can be used by the doctor. This test assesses blood sugar levels, regardless of the last meal consumed. If blood sugar levels are > than 200mg/dl, then the patient is considered to have Type 2 diabetes; fourth, is the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test. This test involves an overnight fast, drinking a liquid high in sugar and taking periodic tests that indicate blood sugar levels over several hours. If after two hours there is a reading > 200mg/dl, the patient is diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. If the levels are between 140mg/dl and 200mg/dl, then the patient would be considered
The first test is called the Hemoglobin A1C Test. This test measures the average blood sugar level over a long period of time (2 Months). Usually, an A1C level of 6.5% or higher on two different tests indicates Type 2 diabetes; second, is the Fasting Glucose Test, which includes the doctor taking a blood sample after a night of fasting. A normal fasting blood sugar level is < 100mg/dl. If the blood sugar level after fasting is between 100 to 125mg/dl, this indicates pre-diabetes. When the test results indicate fasting blood sugar levels > 126mg/dl on two different tests, the patient has Type 2 diabetes; third, Random (Non-Fasting) Blood Glucose Test can be used by the doctor. This test assesses blood sugar levels, regardless of the last meal consumed. If blood sugar levels are > than 200mg/dl, then the patient is considered to have Type 2 diabetes; fourth, is the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test. This test involves an overnight fast, drinking a liquid high in sugar and taking periodic tests that indicate blood sugar levels over several hours. If after two hours there is a reading > 200mg/dl, the patient is diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. If the levels are between 140mg/dl and 200mg/dl, then the patient would be considered