Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis in Children
To diagnose type 2 diabetes in children, a doctor may need to conduct a screening test. Some blood tests can help, such as:
– Fasting blood sugar test: Children need to fast overnight or at least 8 hours before a blood sample is taken. A result of 126 mg/dL or higher may indicate type 2 diabetes.
– Random blood sugar test: As the name implies, blood samples can be taken at any time. A result of 200 mg/dL or higher may indicate the presence of type 2 diabetes.
– Oral glucose tolerance test: Children need to fast overnight or at least 8 hours before a blood sample is drawn. After that, they need to drink a sugary solution and wait several hours for another test. A result of 200 mg/dL or higher may indicate type 2 diabetes.
– A1C test: The test measures average levels of blood sugar in the last 3 months. A result of 6.5 percent or higher may indicate type 2 diabetes. [6]
