Diabetes is a medical condition in which the blood sugar levels are elevated due to insulin resistance or a lack of insulin. It can cause many serious chronic health issues including circulation, heart, eyes, and kidney problems. Diabetes has been linked to obesity, poor eating, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heredity and ethnicity as well as gestational diabetes. This makes diabetes screening from the doctors at the Woodridge Clinic in Woodridge, Lemont, or Lombard, IL, important.

About Diabetic Screenings

Starting at the age of 45 (or younger for those with a family history or other risk factors for the disease), our physicians can do a simple blood test known as a fasting blood sugar. This blood test measures how much glucose is bonded to hemoglobin, an oxygen-carrying blood protein. A measure of 100 or less is a normal blood sugar level and 100 to 125 is pre-diabetes. Anything higher than 125 is typically diabetic.

Sometimes a doctor may order an A1C blood test as a part of diabetes screening in Woodridge, Illinois, which averages blood sugar levels over a period of several months. Normal results are anywhere from 4.5 to 6, however, anything higher is considered type 1 or type 2 diabetes in someone not taking insulin and/or oral medications.

For pregnant women, the initial glucose challenge test is done to screen for gestational diabetes. A sugary syrup is consumed and then a blood draw is done. Results of 140 or below are normal.

For individuals who may be diabetic, it is important to eat a balanced and healthy diet, to engage in regular exercise, and to test blood sugar regularly. To prevent diabetes, have a regular diabetes screening at the Woodridge Clinic in Woodridge, Lemont, or Lombard, IL. To schedule this important test today, call our Woodridge office at 630-910-1177. If diagnosed, we can also help you treat your condition with various treatment options.