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Walt, what is the proper test for diabetes?

Posted by Mary [69.123] on February 22, 2004 at 20:50:12:

I looked through the archives, didn't see it.

The only 2 tests I know of is the 6 hour glucose tolerance and the one docs run along with a "regular" blood test, fasting. (SMA 24?-don't remember).

Thanks



Re: Walt, what is the proper test for diabetes? (Archive.)

Posted by Walt Stoll [9.8] on February 23, 2004 at 06:56:53:

In Reply to: Walt, what is the proper test for diabetes? posted by Mary [69.123] on February 22, 2004 at 20:50:12:

Mary,

The 6 hour glucose tolerance test---done with the proper 3 day preparation---is the most accurate.

The 3 day preparation includes eating at least 400 grams of carbohydrate per day for the 3 days (1600 calories of carbohydrate); & eating nothing but drinking plenty of water after the midnight before the test.

Hope this helps.

Walt



Thanks, Walt (nmsg)

Posted by Mary [69.123] on February 24, 2004 at 00:58:52:

In Reply to: Re: Walt, what is the proper test for diabetes? (Archive.) posted by Walt Stoll [9.8] on February 23, 2004 at 06:56:53:


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