Diabetes: Tests & Diagnosis

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  • Microalbumin Urine Test

    03/01/07, Healthwise

    A microalbumin test checks urine for the presence of a protein called albumin. Albumin is normally found in the blood and filtered by the kidneys. When the kidneys are working properly, albumin is not present in the urin

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  • Oral Glucose Tolerance Test

    07/25/07, Healthwise

    The oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) measures the body's ability to use a type of sugar, called glucose, that is the body's main source of energy. An OGTT can be used to diagnose prediabetes and diabetes. An OGTT is most commonl

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  • Ketones

    07/25/07, Healthwise

    A ketone test checks for ketones in your blood or urine. Ketones are substances that are made when the body breaks down fat for energy. Normally, your body gets the energy it needs from carbohydrate in your diet. However, stored f

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  • Blood Glucose

    07/25/07, Healthwise

    A blood glucose test measures the amount of a type of sugar, called glucose, in your blood. Glucose comes from carbohydrate foods. It is the main source of energy used by the body. Insulin is a hormone that helps your body's

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  • Home Blood Glucose Test

    07/25/07, Healthwise

    A home blood glucose test measures the amount of a type of sugar, called glucose, in your blood at the time of testing. The test can be done at home or anywhere, using a small portable machine called a blood glucose meter.

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  • C-Peptide

    08/21/06, Healthwise

    A C-peptide test measures the level of this peptide in the blood. It is generally found in amounts equal to insulin. Insulin helps the body use and control the amount of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Insulin allows glucose to enter body

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  • Glycohemoglobin (GHb)

    06/13/06, Healthwise

    Glycohemoglobin is a blood test that checks the amount of sugar (glucose) bound to hemoglobin. Normally, only a small percentage of hemoglobin in the blood (4% to 6%) has glucose bound to it. People who have diabetes or other cond

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  • Diabetic Neuropathy - Exams and Tests

    07/27/06, Healthwise

    A diagnosis of diabetic neuropathy is based largely on your symptoms, medical history, and neurologic examination. During a neurologic exam, your doctor will check how well you feel touch and temperature. Your doctor will als

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  • Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

    08/16/07, Healthwise

    A comprehensive metabolic panel is a blood test that measures your sugar (glucose) level, electrolyte and fluid balance, kidney function, and liver function.

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  • Type 1 Diabetes: Living With the Disease - Exams and Tests

    01/15/07, Healthwise

    You need to see your health professional about every 3 to 4 months throughout your life for tests and exams to see how you are doing and to adjust your treatment for type 1 diabetes.

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