Table 1 |
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American Diabetes Association diagnostic criteria for diabetes mellitus |
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1. HbA1c ≥ 6.5% The test should be performed in a laboratory using a method that is NGSP certified and standardized to the DCCT assay□ |
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OR |
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2. FPG ≥ 126 mg/dL(7 mmol/L). Fasting is defined as no caloric intake for at least eight hours.□ |
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OR |
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3. 2-h plasma glucose ≥ 200 mg/dL(11.1 mmol/L)during an OGTT. The test should be performed as described by the World Health Organization, using a glucose load containing the equivalent of 75 g anhydrous glucose dissolved in water□ |
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OR |
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4. Random plasma glucose ≥ 200 mg/dL(11.1 mmol/L) In a patient with classic symptoms of hyperglycemia or hyperglycaemic crisis |
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□ In the absence of unequivocal hyperglycemia, criteria 1-3 should be confirmed by repeat testing. |
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Katulanda et al. Asia Pacific Family Medicine 2011 10:15 doi:10.1186/1447-056X-10-15 |
