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If you experience any of these symptoms : severe increased thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, increased hunger, tingling of your hands or feet — your should get a test for diabetes. To confirm the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, your will need a fasting plasma glucose test or a casual plasma glucose. Diabetes and Fasting Plasma Glucose: The fasting …

Living with myths can be dangerous. It is about time we have a look at some of the most common myths associated with Diabetes. Myth 1: My sugar levels are under control, my diabetes has gone away, and hence I can stop my medication Diabetes can be controlled but you cannot wish it away. You shouldn’t alter your medication unless …

Diabetes care includes various steps in order to ensure your blood sugar levels never go out of control. The first step is to be aware and undergo the recommended basic sugar tests on a regular basis in order to ensure you are always in charge of your health. These tests may start to seem repetitive after some time once you …

What is Prediabetes? Prediabetes is a condition when blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be called diabetes. Glucose is a form of sugar which your body uses for energy. Too much glucose in your blood stream can damage your body over time. What are the types of tests done to diagnose Prediabetes? Depending on …