Category Archives: Diabetes Tests

A 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test determines your patient’s ability to adjust to and dispose of a glucose load. The test is especially helpful for detecting diabetes in the following patients: those who show signs and symptoms of diabetes but … Continue reading →

A random blood glucose test also can be used to diagnose diabetes. The test requires a blood sample obtained by venipuncture anytime during the day or night. The test results are normal if the level is less than 190 mg/dl … Continue reading →

Diabetes is a risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD). Thus, an adult who has recently been diagnosed with diabetes should have a fasting lipid profile to detect any lipid abnormalities. Obesity and lipid abnormalities-both risk factors for CAD-are common … Continue reading →

Diabetes is a major risk factor for CAD, which is the most common cause of death in patients with diabetes. An ECG evaluates the electrical activity of your patient’s heart and can detect evidence of myocardial ischemia, myocardial infarction, and … Continue reading →

Many drugs can alter the results of a patient’s urine test for glucose, ketones, or protein.Before such a test, note which drugs your patient is taking. Then if her test results are abnormal, check with the laboratory to see if … Continue reading →

Foot ulcers are a major cause of foot and leg amputation in patients with diabetes. Yet, almost half of these amputations could be prevented by using a foot ulcer prevention plan.Before developing such a plan, explain to your patient the … Continue reading →