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If your doctor thinks that you may have diabetes, he or she will order a couple of blood glucose tests. Blood glucose tests are blood tests that measure how much sugar is in your blood. Usually, they are done first thing in the morning, before you eat or drink anything. Sometimes, a glucose tolerance test is also done; however, the American Diabetes Association does not recommend this test because it is expensive and takes time.
To make a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes your physician will compare your blood test results to the American Diabetes Association's criteria. They will also ask you questions about your medical history and do a physical exam.
If your blood sugar level is above normal but below the level for diabetes, you have prediabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. For more information on prediabetes, see the topic prediabetes.
A home blood sugar test or a urine test for sugar is not the best ways to learn whether you have diabetes. However, after you are diagnosed, you may use home blood sugar tests to monitor your own blood sugar levels.
Along with your home blood sugar tests, your health professional will give you a hemoglobin A1c (glycohemoglobin) test after you start treatment for diabetes. This test finds your average blood sugar level over the previous 2 to 3 months. The A1c test adds to the information from your home blood sugar tests to help you keep track of your blood sugar control.
After you are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes you may need a thorough cardiovascular exam to check for any heart problems.
If you are age 45 or older, the American Diabetes Association recommends that you be tested for diabetes every three years. The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends testing for diabetes in people who have either high cholesterol or high blood pressure. Talk with your doctor about your risk factors and how often you need to be tested.
The American Diabetes Association recommends that you be tested more often or begin testing at a younger age if you:
It can be scary to learn that you, your child, a family member, or a friend has type 2 diabetes or is at risk for the disease. Many people are shocked when they find out that they have type 2 diabetes. Others are relieved to know what has been causing their symptoms. Although it is normal to feel angry or depressed about having a serious lifelong disease, it is important to remember that many people who have type 2 diabetes enjoy healthy, active lives when they are able to control their blood sugar. Exercising, eating healthy foods, and taking medicines all help control blood sugar.
There is no cure for type 2 diabetes, but there are ways to treat the disease. Even if you do not feel sick, you still need treatment to prevent more serious health problems in the future.
Some people can control their blood sugar by changing the way they eat and exercising more. Other people also need to take medication either orally and/or by injection. Treatment for type 2 diabetes includes:
If you have type 2 diabetes you also need to:
You can take steps to prevent type 2 diabetes. Even small changes can make a big difference, and it is never too late to start making healthier choices.
You can help prevent or delay the development of problems with your heart, eyes, kidneys, and nerves if you:
Making healthy choices is a large part of treating type 2 diabetes. The more you learn about the disease, the more motivated you may be to make good choices and to follow your treatment plan. By understanding what is happening in your body, you may also feel more in control of your disease.
If you have type 2 diabetes, your daily routine will include:
If you have type 2 diabetes, you also need to:
Some people with type 2 diabetes need medication to help their bodies make more insulin, to decrease insulin resistance, or to slow down how quickly their body absorbs carbohydrates.
You may not need to take any medication, may need to take one medication, or a few medications. Some people need medication for short periods of time, while others will always need it. How much you need depends on how well you can keep your blood sugar within a safe range with diet and exercise.
Some people who have type 2 diabetes take medication for high blood pressure or high cholesterol. They may also take aspirin to prevent a heart attack, a stroke, or other large blood vessel diseases (macro vascular disease).
You may be tempted to try products or pills that promise to cure your type 2 diabetes. But these products and remedies can be harmful and expensive. If you are considering taking any medication or herbal remedies without a prescription, talk to your doctor first. We can recommend to you alternative therapies that may prove beneficial.
Our job at Patients Medical is to listen, to connect the dots between a patient's medical history, symptoms, and their underlying causes. Patients Medical is a superb place for women and men to secure integrative and holistic health care from providers who give personalized care, partner with the patient to focus on the root cause of their illness, support their recovery, and help them maintain good health.
To make an appointment with one of our physicians, please call us at 1-212-794-8800. We look forward to hearing from you.