Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Test for Diabetes

What is a Hemoglobin A1c (Average Blood Sugar) Test? The Hemoglobin A1C Test  is also called HbA1c, glycated hemoglobin test, or glycoslated hemoglobin test is a common blood test used to diagnose type 1 and type 2 diabetes to determine how well your diabetes is being controlled.  According to American Diabetes Association, the test result of A1c reflects your average blood sugar level for the past two to three months. Specifically,...

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Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)

What is Oral Glucose Tolerance Test? The oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), also known as the glucose tolerance test, is a lab test to how your the body’s ability to metabolize glucose, or clear it out of the bloodstream. In this procedure the The patient is asked to take a glucose drink and their blood glucose level is measured before and at intervals after the sugary drink is taken. The test can be used to diagnose diabetes, gestational...

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How is the Fasting Plasma Glucose test (FPG) done?

According to American Diabetes Association that the Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) test is the preferred method for diagnosing diabetes, because it is easy to do, convenient, and less expensive than other tests. The FPG test measures blood glucose in a person who has fasted for at least 8 hours and is most reliable when given in the morning. The test results indicate whether your blood glucose level is normal or whether you have prediabetes or...

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How is Prediabetes Diagnosed?

Blood tests are used to diagnosis prediabetes because early in the disease type 2 diabetes may have no symptoms. All diabetes blood tests involve drawing blood at a health care provider’s office or commercial facility and sending the sample to a lab for analysis. Lab analysis of blood is needed to ensure test results are accurate. Glucose measuring devices used in a health care provider’s office, such as finger—stick devices, are not accurate enough for diagnosis but may be used as a quick indicator of high blood glucose. In June 2009, an...

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Prevention of Prediabetes

How to Prevent Prediabetes? In preventing prediabetes in your body, you must have a healthy lifestyle. It can help you to prevent prediabetes and its progression to type 2 diabetes even if your family history has already runs diabetes. Here are some tips to prevent prediabetes: Watch your weight. Being overweight or obese significantly increases your risk for prediabetes, so taking off extra weight is very important. Losing 5% to 10% of your body weight may help you prevent or at least delay type 2 diabetes.2 For example,...

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Complications of Prediabetes

Complications of Prediabetes Progression into type 2 diabetes is the most serious consequence of untreated prediabetes. Type 2 diabetes complications include: Amputation Blindness Diabetic Ketoacidosis Diabetic Neuropathy Diabetic Retinopathy Eating Disorders Erectile Dysfunctions Foot & Skin Problems Gastroparesis Gum Disease Heart Problems High Blood Pressure Infertility Insulin Shock Kidney Problems Seizures & Coma Peripheral Artery Disease Sexual Problems Urologic Problems Weight Gain Weight Loss << Risk Factors...

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Risk Factors of Prediabetes

What Factors Increase the Risk of Prediabetes? As I said in previous articles, people with prediabetes don’t have any signs or symptoms, it is important to be aware of the risk factors and have your blood glucose levels tested by your doctor if you are at risk.  Risk Factors Under Your Control Many risk factors to consider for prediabetes upon your weight. Here's the following beyond your control: Your Eating Habits: Eating more calories than you need to maintain a healthy weight puts you at risk for pre-diabetes. A diet high...

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