weight, age over 45, high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol, physical inactivity, previous gestational diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome or a history of heart disease.
The CDC notes that type 2 diabetes symptoms can develop over several years and may go unnoticed for a long time.
Common tests for diabetes
A healthcare professional may recommend:
fasting blood glucose
A1C test
random blood glucose
oral glucose tolerance test
The CDC explains that blood sugar testing can be done through a doctor’s office or clinic and helps determine whether blood sugar is in a
