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Bungleau · 01-10-2004, 10:18 AM

There are several tests that are performed to determine if you're diabetic. A simple sugar test (how much sugar is in your blood or urine) is one, but the most effective, as I understand it, is something called an A1C test. This measures your sugar levels for the past several months, so you get a long-term reading, not something that could be spiked from a recent Krispy Kreme or twelve [img]smile.gif[/img]

I don't have diabetes, but both of my parents have Type-2 diabetes (formerly known as adult-onset diabetes). According to my doctor, if one of your parents has diabetes, you have a 70% chance of developing it. With two parents, it's 95%... so I'm taking actions now to delay its arrival as long as I can. It may never show up (there is that 5% chance [img]smile.gif[/img] ), but paying attention to controlling factors now (like losing weight and eating healthily) can increase your odds.

Best bet: check with your doctor, who will schedule the appropriate blood or urine tests to find out.

01-10-2004, 10:18 AM	#5
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	There are several tests that are performed to determine if you're diabetic. A simple sugar test (how much sugar is in your blood or urine) is one, but the most effective, as I understand it, is something called an A1C test. This measures your sugar levels for the past several months, so you get a long-term reading, not something that could be spiked from a recent Krispy Kreme or twelve [img]smile.gif[/img] I don't have diabetes, but both of my parents have Type-2 diabetes (formerly known as adult-onset diabetes). According to my doctor, if one of your parents has diabetes, you have a 70% chance of developing it. With two parents, it's 95%... so I'm taking actions now to delay its arrival as long as I can. It may never show up (there is that 5% chance [img]smile.gif[/img] ), but paying attention to controlling factors now (like losing weight and eating healthily) can increase your odds. Best bet: check with your doctor, who will schedule the appropriate blood or urine tests to find out. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.