2007-02-07 12:32:56 · 10 answers · asked by nightlyventure 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
A chem 12 will tell if you are a diabetic. If you have an elevated glucose on your chem 12, it starts a cascade of test which include a glycosated hemoglobin.
Usually when you show up at your doctors office and your complaining of being very thirsty, and urinating a lot and they check your blood sugar with a finger ***** and it is elevated, they then move on to a chem 12. or a complete metabolic panel which not only shows your diabetic, but indicates how well your kidneys are functioning and your other electrolytes related to diabetes.
2007-02-07 18:30:06 · answer #1 · answered by happydawg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-17 09:38:13 · answer #2 · answered by Laraine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What type of diabetes are you asking about? Most people only think of Type 2 diabetes, not Type One (insulin dependent). This can make a huge change in how you test. But the fasting glucose level would be a great way of testing. Call a doctor and ask about having this done on a day you can fast for hours specified by doctor.
2007-02-07 13:54:27 · answer #3 · answered by Cassaroo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An A1C will give you a perfect answer. The fasting morning blood glucose is usually accurate. A glucose tolerance test is next in the line of tests but is an unnecessary inconvenience. However, you do need the Chem 12 once in a while even if you are not diabetic, but it is especially important for a diabetic because they usually have other things that need treatment e.g. cholesterol, or the test is valuable for establishing a standard for tracking organ deterioration e.g. kidneys, pancreas, liver.
2007-02-07 13:54:16 · answer #4 · answered by syrious 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A CBC stand for complete blood count. It checks your red and white blood cells. The only way to test for diabetes is a fasting sugar test. Your sugar levels should be around 5 - 6....
2007-02-07 12:45:20 · answer #5 · answered by Sanjay P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
High blood levels of glucose can cause several problems, including frequent urination, excessive thirst, hunger, fatigue, weight loss, and blurry vision. However, because type 2 diabetes develops slowly, some people with high blood sugar experience no symptoms at all. How to treat diabetes naturally https://tr.im/dwJzV
Symptoms of type 1 diabetes:
Increased thirst
Increased urination
Weight loss in spite of increased appetite
Fatigue
Nausea
Vomiting
Patients with type 1 diabetes usually develop symptoms over a short period of time, and the condition is often diagnosed in an emergency setting.
Symptoms of type 2 diabetes:
Increased thirst
Increased urination
Increased appetite
Fatigue
Blurred vision
Slow-healing infections
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If you think you have diabetes i think you should have a checkup and speak with your doctor just in case.
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2016-03-05 22:45:45 · answer #7 · answered by April 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will want to get a glucose tolerance test. Basically, you will be given a lot of glucose, and then they will check to see if you blood glucose is still high after a few hours
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2016-02-14 13:43:25 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need to do a glucose tolerance test. Check with your doctor.
2007-02-07 12:37:22 · answer #10 · answered by tessasmomy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋