Unfortunately, there are still many that don't even know that they have Diabetes 2.  There are some easy steps that you can take in order to find out. This is extremely important for your health. So if you think you may have diabetes, it is critical to do the right tests. Having ‘annual check-ups' is a must, so speak with your doctor. The tests are available at just more or less any clinic. These medical tests assist in evaluating the levels of sugar (glucose) in blood, so you can order an annual FBS ( Fasting Blood Sugar), an OGTT (meaning Oral Glucose Tolerance Test) and a number of other medical tests to let you determine if you suffer (or about to suffer) from diabetes. Read on further and find out what these tests actually mean and what symptoms (of high blood sugar levels) a diabetes patient actually has.

The first test, the FBS or Fasting Blood Sugar test can determine exactly what its name suggests: the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood. If the results tell you that you have between 72 - 99 mg/dl (or 4 - 5.5 mmol/l), then there is no real reason to worry as these are normal results. Normal blood sugar values are these numbers. Alternatively, glucose readings may be returned being marginally greater: 100 -126 mg/dl (5.6 - 7 mmol/l). This means that you will have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes. This now reflects you have elevated and abnormal blood sugar levels, and this can develop into full blown Type 2 Diabetes. A value of greater than 126 mg/dl (7 mmol/l) is seen in some individuals. In these instances a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes is highly likely, and seeking further help/guidance from health professionals is strongly advisable. To make sure a correct diagnosis is made, doctors advise taking the test twice, on two different occasions, to make sure that both tests give the same blood glucose values so a correct diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes can be made.

The second type of test we mentioned is the OGTT (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test). It is basically an oral glucose test in which you will be given a small amount of sugar (glucose) for you to drink. After two hours, a sample of your blood is collected and analyzed in order to check your blood glucose level. Anything above 140 mg/dl (7.7 mmol/l) is not considered a normal value, meaning that you have an unhealthy glucose tolerance and this could be a clear sign of pre-diabetes. In some people, the findings of the test will demonstrate numbers of higher than 200 mg/dl (11 mmol/l). In such instances, a diagnosis of Diabetes 2 is made.

Type two diabetes is something to take very serious note of, particularly if there are already existing or underlying illnesses which you may have. This is very serious and important in most cases, so it is vital to adopt positive alterations in habits, lifestyle, starting physical activity or starting a medications regime!