Which routine tests do I need if I have Type 1 diabetes?

Sister Parminder Rihal, Diabetes Specialist Nurse explains that HbA1c can be used as a test to diagnose Diabetes. But, importantly she explains that is a person is Anaemic (has low Haemoglobin level in the blood) then the HbA1C test can mistakenly not pick up that a person is actually Diabetic. In that case she would recommend a different test to use.

This is Parminder Rihal, a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Diabetes, discussing the tests that are performed to diagnose diabetes.

Daniel talks about the regular check ups he has a person with Type 1 Diabetes. He splits these checks up into things that he does for himself and others that are done for him by healthcare professionals.

Dr Sheharyar Quraishi, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about which people wit Diabetes are eligible under the UK NHS for an Insulin Pump. He talks about screening tests and hypo awareness, mental health issues and HbA1c levels being all factors which may be considered.

Richard talks about his experience of HbA1c testing. He says he has this checked up regularly every few months. He describes it as his own best indicator as to how well he is doing with his Diabetes control over time.

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about what tests are done before and during pregnancy for women at high risk of Gestational Diabetes.