Is A Simple Glucose Test Can Diagnose Diabete?

5 Responses for "Is A Simple Glucose Test Can Diagnose Diabete?"

1. Anonymous July 16th, 2009 at 5:01 am

   Yes, your fine as far as diabetes is concerned. Just panic attacks. Take your meds. And take care>

2. dr. T July 16th, 2009 at 10:16 am

   Just wanted to clarify…
   One FASTING GLUCOSE CHALLENGE blood test is sufficient to diagnose diabetes if the glucose level is above 6.9 (Canadian reference figure.)
   A simple glucose test (or a “finger prick” glucose test) cannot be used to diagnose Diabetes Mellitus because there are too many uncontrolled contributing factors.
   It’s not uncommon for hypoglycemia to mimic (or even trigger) panic attacks. Similarly, high intermittent glucose levels can trigger a panic attack. So it makes sense that they’d check your blood glucose. On that note, modifying your diet to regulate blood sugars is one very important step in managing panic attacks. If you’d like some tips on this, please feel free to email me.

3. bac_1976 July 16th, 2009 at 12:41 pm

   it depends on the test they do.
   If it was an A1C that would probably be enough to diagnose diabetes, other test, possibly as well.
   However your symptoms sound more like something other than diabetes.

4. Maj. Wilson July 16th, 2009 at 5:49 pm

   Yes, one test will confirm it. If your really concerned ask your Physician if you can get check your A1C.

5. essentia July 16th, 2009 at 9:05 pm

   you describe panic disorder, not diabetes. And yes, one glucose test done at the right time can indicate diabetes.