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More than 80 million people are suffering from diabetes in India. At least we know one person or a family where there’s a case of diabetes.
How to diagnose it?
Even before going for any treatment or diabetic care regime, you must understand about it.
Your examiner will use any one of these tests to examine sugar levels:
Glucometer measures the presence of the amount of glucose in blood.
Measuring sugar in blood
Test 1: Fasting Blood Glucose Test
This is a blood test and as the name suggests, it requires fasting.
If your fasting sugar comes between 100–125, you have a condition known as prediabetes which can be reversed.
If your fasting sugar comes above 125, you have diabetes.
Test 2: HbA1c Test
HbA1c is a blood test where average blood sugar levels within the last 3 months are measured. The results of HbA1c are deduced in percentage. Test results showing 6.5% or higher implies you have diabetes.
Test 3: Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)
75g of glucose dissolved in water is consumed and then blood sugar levels are checked. The examiner will test sugar levels every 30 minutes in 3 hours. High blood sugar level is confirmed if blood sugar levels are 200 mg/dl or higher at 2-hour checkpoint.
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What are its treatments?
Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes
The type 1 diabetes treatment involves insulin injections which are taken through the skin layer into the fatty tissue found under the skin. Patients should closely monitor their blood sugar level and make the needed change in their lifestyle along with adjustment in your insulin units based on blood sugar levels. The can lead a long active life.
Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes
But current treatment for type 2 includes oral medicines or tablets. In the long term, with poor management of sugar, some patients are also suggested insulin.
Can it be reversed?
It is utmost important to take care of your diet and work on maintaining a healthy weight
What are you doing for your diabetes management?
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