People over the age of 40 should have their blood sugar tested because people at this age can often experience changes in their body. About this “Moscow 24” said general practitioner, candidate of medical sciences Andrey Kondrakhin.
According to him, this analysis will eliminate pathologies that can lead to diabetes.
“If a person complains of thirst, is constantly thirsty, often goes to the toilet – this is a reason to take a blood sugar test, because this is how diabetes can manifest itself,” the expert warned.
The doctor added that since overweight people often have impaired glucose tolerance, it is also important for these people to get tested. Also, this indicator should be monitored by pregnant women who may experience increased blood sugar. Another category of citizens who definitely need to be tested are people who have already been diagnosed with diabetes. This will help them evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment, Kondrakhin noted.
Gemotest Laboratory Expert Denis Bannyy previously aforementionedIt was stated that it is sufficient for healthy children to undergo a medical examination appropriate to their age, which includes the necessary studies to monitor their health. He also said that children who are sick frequently should undergo additional testing.
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