Do all sugar tests detect diabetes?

i had a blood sugar test done yesterday it wasn't the one where you had to drink the yucky sugar drink it was just a normal sugar blood test would it detect that i have diabetes

Well we really needed more information for this question.

There are a number of tests that could have been performed besides the OGGT that you already took, and they are:

The fasting Blood Sugar test requires a fasting period of at least 8 hours for accurate results.

The A1c test which does not require fasting but does measure your average glucose over the past 2-3 months and is weighed more towards your fasting numbers.

The Glycomark test which is relatively new in this country but has been approved by the FDA measures your post dranial (after meal) from a 2 day period to a two week period and as with the A1c test you don't have to fast for this, in fact it's becoming common place to have the two tests taken at the same time as they seem to compliment each other in helping a diabetic discover when their blood sugars are rising.

No you need to go to your GP. He/she will send you to pathology where you will do a fasting test.

This is the ultimate test of diabetes. It is a good idea to make sure you don't have diabetes especially if it runs in your family.

Diabetes can damage you vital organs liver kidneys etc and send you blind if not addressed early.

A healthy diet and regular exercise are vital to avoiding diabetes.

For more information look at www.diabetesnsw.com.au or the diabetes web site in your state if you are Australian.

Good Luck with finding out.

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