Get a blood sugar test from a healthcare professional
Fasting blood glucose test
HbA1c test
Oral glucose tolerance test
Random blood glucose test
Check for increased thirst
Check for frequent urination
Check for increased hunger
Check for unexplained weight loss
Check for fatigue
Check for blurred vision
Check for slow-healing cuts or sores
Check for frequent infections
Check for numbness or tingling in hands or feet
Check for darkened skin patches, especially around the neck or armpits
Review your risk factors
Family history of diabetes
Being overweight
Physical inactivity
Age 45 or older
History of gestational diabetes
High blood pressure
Abnormal cholesterol levels
See a doctor for confirmation