Thread: I know that there is more then one kind of test to check to see if you have diabetes

Hi my name is Jill,
I know there is one more test they can do to check to see if you have diabetes. It run in my family. I always do the fasting blood test. . Any help would be greatly appreciated. I really don't like getting shot. Thanks Allot Jill

The amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood changes throughout the day and night. Your levels will vary depending upon when, what and how much you have eaten, and whether or not you have exercised. The categories for normal blood sugar levels are the following, based on how your glucose levels are tested:

A fasting blood glucose test. This test is performed after you have fasted (no food or liquids other than water) for eight hours. A normal fasting blood glucose level is less than 110 mg/dl. A diagnosis of diabetes is made if your blood glucose reading is 126 mg/dl or higher after two consecutive blood tests. (In 1997, the American Diabetes Association lowered the level at which diabetes is diagnosed to 126 mg/dl from 140 mg/dl.)

A "random" blood glucose test taken at any time. A normal blood glucose range is in the low to mid 100s. A diagnosis of diabetes is made if your blood glucose reading is 200 mg/dl or higher and you have symptoms of disease such as fatigue, excessive urination, excessive thirst or unplanned weight loss.

either of these tests can be made using the standard blood testing unit that can be bought in most large grocery or big box stores.