Thursday, December 4, 2008

What are the diagnostic criteria for Diabetes Mellitus

What are the diagnostic criteria for Diabetes Mellitus?

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If you fail this test on two separate occasions at the doctor... then you are diagnosed as Diabetic. Fasting plasma glucose test -- this is the simplest and fastest way to measure blood glucose and diagnose diabetes. Fasting means that you have had nothing to eat or drink (except water) for 8 to 12 hours before the test. You are diagnosed with diabetes if your blood glucose level is 126 mg/dl or greater on two separate tests.
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There are 2 websites that give you more information than I can here. Some symptoms of diabetes are frequent urination, excess thirst, sudden unexplained weight loss, blurring of vision and a host of others. There are tests that can be run by your doctor to determine if you are diabetic and get the treatment and help you need to get back into control and live a healthy life. Hope something here helps you with your question.

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