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How To Test For Diabetes?
Question: Hi, my name is XXXX I am 23. I have a family history of diabetes. My entire family on my mothers side has it. Should I get tested?
Brief Answer:
yes, nothing wrong in testing
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend, greetings. Great that you are aware of the risk of developing diabetes with the high risk family.
you just get your fasting plasma glucose and if normal, keep checking every year.
Start lifestyle management at early age, it prevents the risk of diabetes for you .
Take more of green leafy vegetables, fruits and fiber rich diet.
Do exercise, play which definitely helps.
Feel free to ask any follow up query
Thanks
yes, nothing wrong in testing
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend, greetings. Great that you are aware of the risk of developing diabetes with the high risk family.
you just get your fasting plasma glucose and if normal, keep checking every year.
Start lifestyle management at early age, it prevents the risk of diabetes for you .
Take more of green leafy vegetables, fruits and fiber rich diet.
Do exercise, play which definitely helps.
Feel free to ask any follow up query
Thanks
Note: For further follow-up, discuss your blood glucose reports with our diabetologist. Click here.
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