diagnosis
increased thirst, increased urination, and weight loss.
hyperglycaemia
This type of diabetes makes up the vast majority of diabetes cases worldwide.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
This blood test reflects average blood glucose over the past 2–3 months.
hba1c
This is one of the strongest modifiable risk factors for type 2 diabetes and is linked to insulin resistance.
obesity
diagnosis of diabetes can be made when HbA1c is equal to or above this value.
HbA1c ≥ 6.5
Type 2 diabetes becomes more common as this demographic factor increases.
What is age?
This test measures blood glucose after at least 8 hours without eating.
fasting plasma glucose
This is one of the strongest modifiable risk factors for type 2 diabetes and is linked to insulin resistance.
gestational diabetes
A patient has a fasting plasma glucose of 6.5 mmol/L but no symptoms. This is the next step before confirming diabetes.
repeat testing on another day
In Australia, type 2 diabetes is more common in males, older adults, remote areas, and groups with this social pattern.
What is socioeconomic disadvantage?
This test involves drinking a glucose solution and measuring plasma glucose 2 hours later.
oral glucose tolerance test
central obesity, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, and insulin resistance.
metabolic syndrome