How To Understand The Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

Diagnosis

Type 1 diabetes is diagnosed by checking for high blood sugar levels and the presence of ketones, which are the byproducts of the breakdown of fat. A doctor may order a HbA1c test to determine blood sugar levels over the past three months. A random blood sugar test or a fasting blood sugar test may also be done. A doctor may diagnose type 1 diabetes by performing an antibody test or checking C-peptide levels, which is the byproduct of insulin in the pancreas.