How is diabetes diagnosed?
The diagnosis of diabetes is made by a simple blood test measuring your blood glucose level.
Usually these tests are repeated on a subsequent day to confirm the diagnosis.
A diagnosis of diabetes is a frightening and bewildering experience because there is so much information to take in
and the diagnosis may come as a shock.
People with Type 2 diabetes may hear their condition described as “mild,” but Type 2 diabetes is not a “mild” medical condition.
Both forms and all stages of diabetes are serious, with many possible complications, including eye, heart, kidney, and nerve damage.