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Diagnosis of Diabetes

Internet URL

http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/diagnosis/  

Sponsoring Agency

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health

Description

This online fact sheet discusses the renaming of the two most common types of diabetes and the new lower fasting plasma glucose number used to diagnose diabetes. The fact sheet also presents recommendations for testing of all adults and pregnant women and refers readers to a clearinghouse for additional information.

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Review Date

3/4/2008