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Understanding Diabetes: Type 1 vs Type 2 Diagnosis and Treatment

Understanding Diabetes: Type 1 vs Type 2 Diagnosis and Treatment -ADA and WHO have established clear diagnostic criteria for diabetes.

By Chantal Thurlby-Alexander 10 min read
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Diagnosing Diabetes

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) and World Health Organization (WHO) have established clear diagnostic criteria for diabetes. A definitive diagnosis requires meeting one of these threshold values:

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