1. HBA1C (glycated haemoglobin) Test
This blood test indicates your average blood sugar level for the past three months. Results are interpreted as follows: < 5.7% is normal.
5.7% t- 6.4% is: Pre-Diabetes.
> 6.5% on two separate tests: Diabetes
2. Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
This test is mainly used during pregnancy (Gestational Diabetes) Results are interpreted as follows:
< 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L): Normal.
140-199 /dL (7.8 mmol/L - 11.0 mmol/L): Pre-Diabetes.
>200 mg/dL (> 11.1 mmol/L) after two hours of consuming sugar liquid: Diabetes.
3. Random Blood Sugar Test
This test is done to assess blood sugar levels regardless of your eating time. Results are interpretate as follows:
> 200 mg/dL (> 11.1 mmol/L): Suggests diabetes.
4. Fasting Blood Sugar Test
This test is done after an overnight fast Results are interpretate as follows:
< 100 mg/dL (< 5.6 mmol/L): Normal.
100 - 125 mg/dL (5.6 - 6.9 mmol/L): Pre-Diabetes.
>126 mg/dL (> 7 mmol/L) on two separate tests: Diabetes.