The test is used to determine your risk of diabetes (pre-diabetes) or how well your diabetes is being managed. You should take this test if:
You have diabetes type 1 or type 2
You have a family history of diabetes
You are presenting with symptoms of diabetes
The sample must be collected in the morning, preferably before 10 am on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday and returned on the same day. Symptoms of type 1 and type 2 diabetes may include:
- Urinating more than ten times a day
- Persistent thirst
- Feeling hungry even though you are eating a recommended calorie intake each day
- Chronic fatigue
- Dry eyes or blurred vision
- Dry mouth or tongue
- Itchy skin
- Unexpected weight loss (type 1 Diabetes)
- Pain or numbness in the hands (type 2 Diabetes)