🩺Things Everyone Should Know About Testing for Diabetes

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Diabetes does not show signs early. You may feel okay, but sugar in the blood can quietly damage your eyes, heart, and kidneys for 5 to 10 years without you knowing.

Many people only find out they have diabetes after going blind, getting kidney failure, or suffering a stroke.

Please, don’t wait for signs. Diabetes is a silent killer. A simple blood sugar test can catch it early and help protect your health.

🧪 Not All Sugar Tests Are Helpful

If you are feeling well and walking around, doing a sugar test any time (random blood sugar) may not be helpful.
Random sugar tests are only useful if you’re feeling unwell or showing symptoms like:

  • Excessive thirst
  • Frequent urination
  • Unexplained tiredness

✅ Which Sugar Tests Help Most?

1. Fasting Blood Sugar Test (Recommended)

  • Do not eat or drink (except water) for 8 to 12 hours before the test.
  • Less than 8 or more than 12 hours may give incorrect results.

2. HbA1C (A1C) Test (Best Option if Available)

  • Shows your average blood sugar over the last 2–3 months
  • No need to fast before the test

❌ Avoid Doing a Random Test If You’ve Recently Eaten

If you’re feeling well and have no symptoms, a random sugar test won’t give helpful results. It may miss the disease or mislead you.

🎯 Takeaway

  • ✔️ Ask for either a Fasting Blood Sugar or an HbA1C test.
  • ✔️ Test the right way.
  • ✔️ Protect your health early.

📍 Visit Us Today

Mwangaza Wellness and Medical Centre
Kiamwangi, Karatina (Along Karatina–Kagochi Road, one mile from Jambo Junction)

📞 Call/Text Us:
📱 0792 994 876
📱 0736 002 467

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