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Diagnosis of Diabetes | Criteria for Diabetes

Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus is based on testing of Glucose tolerance . Degree of glucose tolerance is determined by a fixed criteria. Based upon the degree of tolerance, results are grouped as normal glucose homeostasis, impaired glucose homeostasis or Diabetes Mellitus . Impaired glucose hemostasis is a condition also popularly known as Pre-Diabetes , Impaired Fasting Glucose IFG , Intermediate Hyperglycemia (WHO). The tests have to be often repeated once or twice to confirm the diagnosis as the disease has profound implications on future lifestyle of the patient.   Who should be be tested? Screening is recommended in following conditions.