Signs Of Diabetes .

This is the frequently asked question by many diabetics. Most diabetics are worried to know the normal range blood sugar levels. There are few diabetes related tests which help to diagnose diabetes even at pre-diabetic stage. Some diabetes related test help the diabetic to ascertain how well he is managing his disease.

Following are the diabetes testsFasting Blood Sugar Test: This is the blood test that measures the glucose level after a fat of around 8 hours. The level of fasting blood glucose should be not more than 100 mg/dL. If the level of fasting blood glucose is between 100 mg/dL and 125 mg/dL then the condition is termed prediabetes. If the glucose level is more than 125 mg/dL then it means that person is suffering from diabetes. To confirm the diagnosis the doctor may ask you to repeat the same fasting blood glucose test on the next day. If the blood sugar level is more that 126 mg/dL for two consecutive tests, then it is a clear indication that person may be suffering from diabetes. However if the blood sugar level is above 200 mg/dL and the person is experiencing signs of diabetes then it is a clear indication that the person is diabetic. If signs of diabetes like excessive thirst, increased urination, tiredness and blurred vision are present then the doctor may confirm the diagnosis of the disease without any further screening test.

Random Blood Glucose Test: Random test measures the level of blood glucose at any time during the day. This level should be less than 200 mg/dl. If the random blood glucose level is between 140 and 200 mg/dl then it signals that diabetes have started to set its feet in the tested person. This condition is termed prediabetic.

Oral Glucose Tolerance Test: This test measures the response of your body towards sugar. First of all the present blood sugar level of the person is measured. After this a glucose solution that contains around 175 gm glucose is given to the diabetic. The blood glucose level is then measured after regular intervals of 30 minutes for 6 times. In case the person is non diabetic his blood sugar level does not raise at any time above 140 mg/dl. The level between 140 and 199 suggests that person is pre diabetic. If the level of blood glucose is 200 mg/dl or more than this then the person s suffering from fu;; bloom diabetes.

Glycated Hemoglobin Test: This test is not for the diagnosis of the diabetic condition. It signals that how well a person is managing his diabetes since the previous 3 months. Normal blood glucose value should be less than 7. If the level s above this level then the doctor must change the treatment plan.