Before it gets too sweet: Testing for diabetes


Glycohaemoglobin (also known as glycated haemoglobin) comprises 6-8 of haemoglobin, and is formed when blood glucose attaches itself to haemoglobin. Photo: AFP

Doctors have at their disposal various ways to test for diabetes.

Diabetes is a condition that leads to high levels of glucose in the blood.

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