Diabetes Screening

What is Diabetes Screening?

Diabetes screening comprises of two tests which help in the diagnosis of diabetes as well as monitoring of its treatment process.
Glucose - Fasting blood test is widely used for the diagnosis of diabetes by measuring the amount of sugar circulating in the blood.
Glycosylated Hemoglobin test measures the average blood sugar levels in a person over a past few months. It helps in diagnosis of diabetes as well as regular monitoring of the blood glucose level in diabetics.
This test is highly recommended to people who are obese and have a previous history of diabetes or heart disease in their family. In addition, this test also aids in managing the disease in diabetic patients.