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After one test result in the diabetes range, what usually happens before a diagnosis?

The test is usually repeated on another day to confirm.

  1. Nothing, one result is final
  2. The test is repeated to confirm ✔
  3. You wait five years and retest

Why: Most diabetes tests are repeated on a second day to confirm. If blood sugar is very high or there are classic symptoms, a doctor may not need the second test.

Huh, didn't know that: Diagnosis tests should be done in a healthcare setting, like a doctor's office or a lab.

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Sources

  1. ADA, Diabetes Diagnosis https://diabetes.org/about-diabetes/diagnosis
  2. ADA, Diabetes Diagnosis https://diabetes.org/about-diabetes/diagnosis

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