How do you get Diabetes?

Although the symptoms had been able to show a person has diabetes, but the best way to ascertain whether you have diabetes or not is to perform checks. What can be done to find out if you have diabetes? Here are some alternatives you can do either in person or tests in the clinic.

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Blood  Sugar Tests

Usually done in the laboratory, which tested the blood during fasting and postprandial. Before performing the test, you must fast for 12 hours. Normal sugar levels during fasting is below 100 mg / dl. After that, blood sampling will be done again 2 hours after meals, when the results are above 140 mg / dL may mean you have diabetes.

Urine tests

Urine or urine albumin levels checked, sugar and mikroalbuminurea determines whether a person suffering from this disease or not. This test is also performed in the laboratory or clinic.


Glukometer

This test can be done at home if you have the tools. The trick is to put a needle on a finger to take blood samples. Then the blood sample is placed into the gap that is available on the machine glukometer. The results are not very accurate, but can be used to monitor glucose for patients in order if there are indications of high sugar can immediately check in the laboratory and contact a doctor. Glukometer latest tool is designed so easy to use and does not cause pain when taking a blood sample.