what is diabetes blood test called
Asked by: CuriousPatient123
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Answered by Dr. SugarSense 🩺
The primary blood test used to diagnose and monitor diabetes is called the A1C test (also known as the hemoglobin A1C or HbA1c test). This test measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 2 to 3 months.
Other common blood tests for diabetes include:
- Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) Test: Measures blood sugar after an overnight fast.
- Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT): Measures blood sugar before and after drinking a glucose-rich drink.
- Random Blood Sugar Test: Measures blood sugar at any time, regardless of when you last ate.
These tests help diagnose diabetes, prediabetes, and monitor how well your diabetes is being managed.