{"id":2782,"date":"2018-11-12T13:04:17","date_gmt":"2018-11-12T13:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=2782"},"modified":"2024-06-26T14:15:44","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T08:45:44","slug":"benefits-of-diabetes-tests-to-manage-blood-sugar-levels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/benefits-of-diabetes-tests-to-manage-blood-sugar-levels\/","title":{"rendered":"Important Medical Tests for People With Diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/benefits-of-diabetes-tests-to-manage-blood-sugar-levels\/#Important_Diabetes_Tests\" title=\"Important Diabetes Tests\">Important Diabetes Tests<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/benefits-of-diabetes-tests-to-manage-blood-sugar-levels\/#1_A1C_test\" title=\"1. A1C test\">1. A1C test<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/benefits-of-diabetes-tests-to-manage-blood-sugar-levels\/#2_Blood_pressure_checks\" title=\"2. Blood pressure checks\">2. Blood pressure checks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/benefits-of-diabetes-tests-to-manage-blood-sugar-levels\/#Cholesterol_test\" title=\"Cholesterol test\">Cholesterol test<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes is chronic, and getting it tested in time helps you control the condition. If not controlled and managed, it can cause damage to every blood vessel in your body, including the ones in your eyes. Hence, anyone who has symptoms of diabetes, they should get done with their diabetes tests as prescribed by your diabetes care provider.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F2782\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you encounter symptoms such as increased thirst, unexplained weight reduction, frequent urination, increased appetite, and feeling a tingling sensation in your hands or feet. In that case, the chances are that you are a diabetic. But, you\u2019ll need to get your blood sugar tested to find out for sure.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Diabetes_Tests\"><\/span><b>Important Diabetes Tests<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_A1C_test\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. <\/span><b>A1C test<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Diabetes-test-Hba1c.jpg\" alt=\"Diabetes test- Hba1c\" class=\"wp-image-10597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Diabetes-test-Hba1c.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Diabetes-test-Hba1c-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Diabetes-test-Hba1c-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the major blood tests for diabetics. It measures your average blood sugar levels over 2- 3 months. Through this test, your doctor gets to know how well your sugar level is managed. Other names for the A1C test are HbA1C, hemoglobin A1C, and glycated hemoglobin test.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to using the A1C test to diagnose diabetes, your doctor will consider several factors that include your age and whether you have anemia or another problem with your blood or not. The A1C test is not accurate in case one has anemia. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideally, you should get this test twice a year, if not more often. The normal result should be below 7%.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Blood_pressure_checks\"><\/span><b>2. Blood pressure checks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Blood-pressure-check.jpg\" alt=\"Diabetes tests- Blood pressure test\" class=\"wp-image-10598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Blood-pressure-check.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Blood-pressure-check-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Blood-pressure-check-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes usually makes you more likely to have high BP, which can put you at increased risk for stroke and heart attack. So, it is crucial to have your blood pressure checked every time you see your primary care doctor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, high blood pressure can be treated with the right kind of diet and exercise regime. Sometimes people need medications to treat their blood pressure when lifestyle changes are not enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cholesterol_test\"><\/span><b>Cholesterol test<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Cholesterol-test.jpg\" alt=\"Cholesterol test\" class=\"wp-image-10599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Cholesterol-test.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Cholesterol-test-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Cholesterol-test-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having diabetes increases your risk of heart issues; it\u2019s essential to check your cholesterol through a blood test as part of your annual exam or more frequently if your cholesterol levels are high. A blood sample will need to be taken to test your blood for cholesterol. It is usually taken via a syringe from a vein on the inside of your elbow.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be asked not to eat up to 12 hours before the test. This is a fasting blood test and prevents recently eaten food from over-influencing the test.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Read More:<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/equal-access-to-healthcare-for-diabetics\/\"><em> Equal Access to Healthcare for Diabetics<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consult BeatO&#8217;s health coach for free and control your diabetes. <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.healtharx.beato&amp;hl=en_IN&amp;gl=US\">Download the BeatO app<\/a>!<br>Check your blood sugar level with <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.beatoapp.com\/products\/beato-curv-glucometer-free-strips-lancets-type-c-usb-connector-not-compatible-with-ios?utm_source=Organic&amp;utm_medium=english_Blog&amp;utm_campaign=CurvGluco\">Beato Glucometer <\/a>today.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":10601,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[9,8,32],"class_list":["post-2782","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diabetes-basics","tag-blood-sugar-level","tag-diabetes-management","tag-diabetes-test"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2782"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2782"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2782\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33414,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2782\/revisions\/33414"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10601"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2782"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2782"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2782"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}