From time to time, it’s important to revisit established diagnostic criteria for frequently encountered conditions because medicine evolves. One such change occurred in the diagnostic guidelines for diabetes. The standard was primarily one A1c of 6.5% or two fasting blood glucose results of 126 mg/dl or above. However, last year the American Diabetes Association (ADA) published changes, which are summarized in its 2020 Standards of Care, that require two results in order to confirm the diagnosis.
The results can be obtained in one or two samples, and the second test should be completed “without delay.” Call or email us to receive our updated Bulletin on Diagnosing Diabetes.