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what is the 1st test ordered in dx diabetes mellitus?

can we order HbA1C & 2hPP to dx DM(as the first step in dx)?


  #2

FBSL

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  #3

Criteria

1. FBSL > 126 mg%

2. 2-h GTT > 200 g/dl

3. symptom of DM + random blood glucose > 200 mg/dl


  #4

the HbA1c not recommended for diagnosis or screening but for monitoring response to therapy

  #5

winai thank you your answer is the best










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