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Diabetes which tests to take
Hello Doc, I am 28 years old Male. I am getting some skin infection which I feel it is related to insulin resistance.
As a first timer, what tests should I do to check if I have diabetes or insulin resistance?
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Dr. Dineshvarma
Diabetologist
7 yrs exp
Kannur
Get fbs and ppbs done. Consult on practo chat for better guidance and management
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Dr. Komal Bhandari Totla
Diabetologist
9 yrs exp
Solapur
Fasting Blood sugar and Post meal blood sugar along with HbA1C..to confirm whether u are diabetes/non Diabetic or pre diabetic
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go for sr.insulin fasting if overweight/obese
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and C peptide may be done if needed
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