The most accurate diagnosis of diabetes is to know the levels of glycemia or sugar in the blood. The normal limit of blood sugar has been modified over the years. Currently, people are diagnosed as diabetic if at least 2 times a fasting sugar level is equal to or greater than 126 mg/dl.
People who are in levels of 100 to 125 mg/dl are considered as PRE DIABETIC people. These people should be in treatment in order to increase the time it will take for them to become diabetic.
In addition to knowing the sugar level, there are complementary tests that help determine a true diagnosis of diabetes such as:
· Urine test
· Blood test
· Electrocardiogram
· Evaluation of the retina by deep-eye examination
It is important to rule out other factors that are affecting the level of sugar such as hypertension or high cholesterol.
