Classification and Reversal

Diabetes Laboratory Testing Guidelines: From Blood Glucose Tests to Glycated Hemoglobin

Diabetes Laboratory Testing Guidelines: From Blood Glucose Tests to Glycated Hemoglobin

Diabetes cannot be diagnosed based on a single blood glucose test. This article details the procedures for random blood glucose, fasting blood glucose, and oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), and focuses on the "gold standard" that reflects the average blood glucose level over the past 1-2 months.

2026-04-10
Classification and subtypes of diabetes: The difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Classification and subtypes of diabetes: The difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Diabetes is not a single disease. This article details the four main types of diabetes, focusing on a comparison of the essential differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes in terms of pathogenesis, age characteristics, and insulin dependence.

2026-04-10