Understanding Top Blood Tests for Diabetes:

Understanding the top blood tests for diabetes is an important step in managing your health.

HbA1c Test: A normal HbA1c level is below 5.7%, while a diagnosis of diabetes is made when the HbA1c level is 6.5% or higher.

The HbA1c test measures your average blood sugar level over the past two or three months.

Fasting Blood Sugar Test: A normal fasting blood sugar level is below 100 mg/dl, while a diagnosis of diabetes is made when the fasting blood sugar level is 126 mg/dl or higher.

The fasting blood sugar test measures your blood sugar level after you have fasted (abstained from food and drink) for at least eight hours.

Oral Glucose Tolerance Test: A normal OGTT result is below 140 mg/dL, while an OGTT result of 140 mg/dL or above indicates diabetes.

The oral glucose tolerance test measures your body's ability to process glucose (sugar). This test is used to diagnose diabetes, as well as to monitor glucose level.