Pre-Diabetes Glossary of Medical Terms - Letter J

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Pre-diabetes and Other Medical Tests

Juvenile Diabetes: Former term for insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), or type 1 diabetes.

How is pre-diabetes diagnosed?

A simple blood test that can often be done in your doctor's office can tell you whether or not you have pre-diabetes. If you are over age 40 ask your doctor to screen you for pre-diabetes. Should you be tested for pre-diabetes?

Reference Charts and Tables

• Body mass index (BMI) information
• Morning fasting blood glucose
• Oral glucose tolerance test ranges (non-pregnant)
• Oral glucose tolerance test (pregnancy)
• Glucose challenge test (screening for gestational diabetes)
• Waist-to-hip ratio chart and instructions

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