Thursday, November 13, 2008

SCREENING FOR DIABETES


This should be done at 30 years of age. If a history of heart attark, stroke or diabetes prevailsin the family, then a blood sugar test should be done along with lipid profile at 20 years of age to determine
the person's baseline level.The test can be repeated every 3 years if normal.If abnormal or borderline,
test should be repeated annually or as your doctor advises.

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