How is type1 diabetes diagnosed?

Health care professionals most often use the random plasma glucose (RPG) test to diagnose type 1 diabetes. This blood test measures your blood glucose level at a single point in time. Sometimes health professionals also use the A1C blood test to find out how long someone has had high blood glucose.

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Can a blood test show type 1 diabetes?

If you’re diagnosed with diabetes, your provider may also run blood tests. These will check for autoantibodies that are common in type 1 diabetes. The tests help your provider decide between type 1 and type 2 diabetes when the diagnosis isn’t certain.

How do they test for type 1 diabetes in adults?

Diagnosis

Glycated hemoglobin (A1c) test. It measures your average blood glucose level for 2 to 3 months.
Random blood sugar test. It checks your blood glucose at a random time of day.
Fasting blood sugar test. Your doctor does this first thing in the morning, before you’ve eaten.

How do doctors know if type 1 or type 2 diabetes?

Blood tests used to diagnose type 1 and type 2 diabetes include fasting blood sugar, a hemoglobin A1C test, and a glucose tolerance test. The A1C test measures the average blood sugar level over the past few months. The glucose tolerance test measures blood sugar after a sugary drink is given.

How long can you have type 1 diabetes without knowing it?

It can take months or years before symptoms of type 1 diabetes are noticed. Type 1 diabetes symptoms can develop in just a few weeks or months. Once symptoms appear, they can be severe. Some type 1 diabetes symptoms are similar to symptoms of other health conditions.

What are the warning signs of type 1 diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes symptoms can appear suddenly and may include:

Feeling more thirsty than usual.
Urinating a lot.
Bed-wetting in children who have never wet the bed during the night.
Feeling very hungry.
Losing weight without trying.
Feeling irritable or having other mood changes.
Feeling tired and weak.
Having blurry vision.

Can you have type 1 diabetes and not know?

Type 1 diabetes can come on over time or suddenly. Sometimes, kids don’t have diabetes symptoms yet and the condition is discovered when blood or urine tests are done for another reason.

How are you diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes?

Develop and stick to a healthy eating and activity plan

Test your blood sugar and keep a record of the results

Recognize the signs of high or low blood sugar and what to do about it

Give yourself insulin by syringe,pen,or pump

Monitor your feet,skin,and eyes to catch problems early

Buy diabetes supplies and store them properly

How to diagnose type 1 diabetes?

Random blood sugar test. This is the primary screening test for type 1 diabetes. A blood sample is taken at a random time. A blood sugar level of 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), or 11.1 millimoles per liter (mmol/L), or higher suggests diabetes.

What is the best treatment for Type 1 diabetes?

Overview.

Insulin.

Metformin.

Medications.

Artificial Pancreas.

Islet Cell Transplantation.

Pancreas Transplant.

Lifestyle Changes.

Support.

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Should I get tested for Type 1 diabetes?

Your doctor will let you know how often to check your blood sugar levels. The frequency of testing usually depends on the type of diabetes you have and your treatment plan. Your doctor may recommend blood sugar testing four to 10 times a day if you have type 1 diabetes.