A number of tests can be used to diagnose and monitor diabetes by checking the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood.
These include the:
- fasting glucose test
- glucose tolerance test
- HbA1C test
Blood glucose test kits may be available to use at home. Testing your blood at home is quick and easy, although it can be uncomfortable.
At home testing kits should include:
– a blood glucose metre
– small needles called lancets
– a plastic pen to hold the lancets
– small test strips
– small needles called lancets
– a plastic pen to hold the lancets
– small test strips