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Question: My gynecologist yesterday said I was pre diabetic. My health fair results done in 4-2016 glucose,bid 92,cholestrol 194, trig 62, hdl 55, ldl 124 and never had high blood pressure. I am overweight and had a yeast infection and dark tough skin in labia. All my numbers are good except weight. So do I really need to worry?
Brief Answer:
Diabetes test
Detailed Answer:
Well the typical standard test globally to diagnose diabetes is the 75 gram Oral Glucose Tolerance test (OGTT).
Please note it is 75 grams and not 50 grams.
Alternatively you can do the HbA1c test which is more convenient in that fasting is not required and it is a random test with single blood draw. That being said, please understand that the OGTT is the gold standard test
Sorry to learn about your bothersome symptoms. You must discuss the labia skin matter with your doctor When I see someone like you in my practice, I typically order the following blood tests in addition to a detailed physical examination:
CBC (Complete Blood Count, also known as Hemogram; includes Hemoglobin, WBC and Platelet counts)
Electrolytes (Sodium and Potassium in particular)
HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin = your last 3 months' glucose average). Also known by other names such as GlycoHemoglobin or Glycated Hemoglobin or A1c
Liver function tests (SGOT , SGPT, Albumin, Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase)
Kidney function tests (BUN, Creatinine)
TSH (checks your thyroid)
25 hydroxy Vitamin D levels (ideal range 40 to 60 ng/ml = 100 to 150 nmol/liter)
Diabetes test
Detailed Answer:
Well the typical standard test globally to diagnose diabetes is the 75 gram Oral Glucose Tolerance test (OGTT).
Please note it is 75 grams and not 50 grams.
Alternatively you can do the HbA1c test which is more convenient in that fasting is not required and it is a random test with single blood draw. That being said, please understand that the OGTT is the gold standard test
Sorry to learn about your bothersome symptoms. You must discuss the labia skin matter with your doctor When I see someone like you in my practice, I typically order the following blood tests in addition to a detailed physical examination:
CBC (Complete Blood Count, also known as Hemogram; includes Hemoglobin, WBC and Platelet counts)
Electrolytes (Sodium and Potassium in particular)
HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin = your last 3 months' glucose average). Also known by other names such as GlycoHemoglobin or Glycated Hemoglobin or A1c
Liver function tests (SGOT , SGPT, Albumin, Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase)
Kidney function tests (BUN, Creatinine)
TSH (checks your thyroid)
25 hydroxy Vitamin D levels (ideal range 40 to 60 ng/ml = 100 to 150 nmol/liter)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you Dr. Topiwala, I will keep my follow up appt. with my dr and do the OGGt and see if he will order other testing.
Brief Answer:
Best wishes
Detailed Answer:
for good health
Best wishes
Detailed Answer:
for good health
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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