{"id":8057,"date":"2025-02-10T14:56:12","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T12:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=8057"},"modified":"2026-05-27T11:54:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T08:54:58","slug":"how-to-diagnose-diabetes-and-what-are-the-important-tests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/how-to-diagnose-diabetes-and-what-are-the-important-tests\/","title":{"rendered":"Diabetes mellitus: how to recognize the disease and why tests are important"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"408\">Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs due to impaired glucose metabolism in the body. Early detection and control of the disease help to avoid serious complications. Tests play a key role in the diagnosis and monitoring of diabetes, allowing you to quickly assess blood sugar levels and identify the risks of developing complications.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"441\">Symptoms of diabetes<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"571\">In the early stages, diabetes may develop unnoticed, but there are a number of signs that may indicate problems with glucose levels:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"782\">\n<li data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"610\">Constant thirst and dry mouth<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"635\">Frequent urination<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"663\">Increased fatigue<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"695\">Sudden weight loss or gain<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"715\">Vision impairment<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"741\">Slow healing of wounds<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"782\">Numbness or tingling in the extremities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"906\">If you experience one or more of these symptoms, you should immediately see a doctor and get tested for diabetes.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8059 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/7clinic-022.jpg\" alt=\"Diabetes mellitus: how to recognize the disease and why tests are important 2\" width=\"431\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/7clinic-022.jpg 950w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/7clinic-022-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/7clinic-022-600x360.jpg 600w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/7clinic-022-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/7clinic-022-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"952\">Basic tests for diagnosing diabetes<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1081\">Early detection of diabetes is possible thanks to laboratory tests that determine sugar levels and other indicators in the body.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1112\"><strong data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1110\">Fasting blood glucose<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1277\">This is a basic test that shows the level of glucose in the blood after 8-12 hours of fasting. The norm is up to 5.5 mmol\/L. An increase above 7.0 mmol\/L may indicate diabetes.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1318\"><strong data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1316\">Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1444\">Determines the average blood glucose level over the past three months. Normal \u2013 up to 5.7%, prediabetes \u2013 5.7\u20136.4%, diabetes \u2013 over 6.5%.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1511\"><strong data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1509\">Glucose tolerance test (Glucose tolerance test)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1678\">It is performed to detect disorders of carbohydrate metabolism. After donating blood on an empty stomach, the patient drinks a glucose solution, and then a second analysis is performed 2 hours later.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1728\"><strong data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1726\">Insulin and C-peptide level analysis<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1812\">Helps determine the type of diabetes (I or II) and assess pancreatic function.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1863\"><strong data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1861\">Urine analysis for glucose and ketone bodies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1963\">Normally, glucose is not present in the urine. Its presence indicates a violation of sugar regulation in the body.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2008\">Why is it important to get tested regularly?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2142\">Even if there are no symptoms, people with risk factors should monitor their glucose levels periodically. This includes those who have:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2315\">\n<li data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2178\">Hereditary predisposition to diabetes<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2211\">Overweight or obesity<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2251\">Hypertension or high cholesterol<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2281\">Sedentary lifestyle<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2315\">Gestational diabetes in the past<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2428\">Regular monitoring of indicators will help to detect deviations in time and begin treatment at an early stage.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8060 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/630_360_1632307878-817.jpg\" alt=\"Diabetes mellitus: how to recognize the disease and why tests are important 3\" width=\"562\" height=\"321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/630_360_1632307878-817.jpg 630w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/630_360_1632307878-817-150x86.jpg 150w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/630_360_1632307878-817-600x343.jpg 600w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/630_360_1632307878-817-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 562px) 100vw, 562px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2463\">How to prepare for tests<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2535\">To get accurate results, it is important to follow simple rules:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2734\">\n<li data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2574\">Surrender <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/how-to-pass-the-analysis\/\" title=\"How to take the test\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"399\">analysis<\/a> blood in the morning on an empty stomach<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2623\">Do not eat sweet or fatty foods the day before<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2680\">Avoid physical exertion 24 hours before the analysis<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2734\">Do not smoke or drink alcohol the day before the test.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2792\">Where to get tested for diabetes in Khmelnytskyi<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"3029\">If you want to get tested quickly and conveniently, <strong data-start=\"2845\" data-end=\"2876\">Medical laboratory Medilab<\/strong> offers a wide range of tests for the diagnosis and control of diabetes. Here you will receive accurate results, comfortable conditions and professional consultations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3114\">\ud83d\udccd More details about the tests and recording: <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3112\">Medilab+ Khmelnytskyi<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3116\" data-end=\"3293\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Regular blood sugar monitoring is the first step to a healthy life. Don&#039;t put off getting tested, as early detection of diabetes can help prevent serious complications.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs due to impaired glucose metabolism in the body. 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