Diabetes Diagnosis

The results of specific glucose tests play a major role in diagnosing diabetes. These tests include:

• Fasting blood glucose test
• Random (non-fasting) glucose test
• Oral glucose tolerance test
• Glycated hemoglobin (A1C) test
• Urine test

In addition, your physician will review your medical history and your family’s medical history, document your diabetes symptoms or lack of symptoms, and conduct a physical exam before making a diagnosis. Because some people with diabetes may not yet have noticeable symptoms, it’s important to have a regular physical or checkup. Random or fasting blood glucose tests are commonly part of an annual physical for diabetes patients.