Get a fasting blood sugar test
Get an HbA1c test
Get a fasting insulin test
Ask for a HOMA-IR calculation
Check for high triglycerides
Check for low HDL cholesterol
Check for excess belly fat
Check for weight gain around the waist
Check for darkened skin patches on the neck or armpits
Check for skin tags
Check for frequent hunger or cravings
Check for fatigue after meals
Check for difficulty losing weight
Check for elevated blood pressure
Check for polycystic ovary syndrome symptoms
Check for a family history of type 2 diabetes
Check for a history of gestational diabetes
Check for elevated waist circumference
Ask a healthcare professional for evaluation