What does the doctor do to check for diabetes?

I have been having some symptoms of diabetes for the past couple of weeks. I have been drinking tons of water and going to the bathroom nonstop. I have also had some blurred vision, shortness of breath, and nausea. I have a doctors appointment this week and I was wondering if anyone knew how they [...]

i have symptoms of many things and my mom isnt taking me seriously and wont take me to the doctor??!!!!!?

i have many symptoms of diabetes, high blood pressure, and i have vision issues i never had before suddenly. i am worried and in pain physically for months now. she wont take me because its “stupid and a waste of time” to go to the doctor to get tests done. i told her its better [...]

How can you check if you have diabetes without seeing a doctor?

I’m 19, I’m worried I may have diabetes and I don’t have health coverage/insurance so I can’t go see a doctor. Is there a cheap way to check if you have it without having to go see a doctor?
Thanks for the tips guys but I don’t know anyone close to me who has diabetes, none [...]

How Does A Doctor Test A Person For Diabetes?

I wanted to know how a doctor tests a person to find out id they have diabetes? Do they just prick your finger, or is it a blood test where they have to draw blood with a needle of what?

How Would A Doctor Tell If I Had Diabetes Or Not?

Like if i never knew or thought i had it when would they do a test to see if i had diabetes? Or would they never know and would i have to ask them to test me for diabetes?