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How often should I be tested for prediabetes?

American Diabetes Association
American Diabetes Association
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If your blood glucose levels are in the normal range, it is reasonable to be checked every 3 years. If you have prediabetes, you should be checked for type 2 diabetes every 1-2 years after your diagnosis.

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