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Signs, Symptoms & Diagnosis
Common symptoms, warning signs, and how the condition is diagnosed.
Early Warning Signs Most People Miss
Thirst, frequent urination and constant tiredness are the classic signs of Type 2 diabetes. Many people have none of them and still have it.
Your Diagnosis Tests, Explained
Fasting glucose, the two-hour test and HbA1c each measure something different. Here is what your report means, with the cut-offs in mg/dL.
What Your HbA1c Number Actually Means
HbA1c is an average of the last two to three months, not a snapshot of today. Here is how to read your number and what most people should aim for.
Who Should Get Tested, and How Often
You do not need symptoms to need a test. Here is who should be screened for Type 2 diabetes, and why Indians should start earlier than most guidance says.
Just Diagnosed: What Happens Next
A new Type 2 diabetes diagnosis brings a lot at once. Here is what your first real consultation covers, and exactly what to take along to it.