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Indeed, a simple glucometer test is the most convenient first step. However, while a glucometer is great for daily tracking, adding an HbA1c test provides a better look at your average blood sugar over the last 3 months.
Ideally, if you want the full picture, you should request a 2-hour OGTT (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test). While it usually requires a prescription, it is widely available and relatively inexpensive. It is the gold standard for seeing exactly how your body handles a glucose load in real-time, often catching issues that a simple fasting prick might miss.
the gold standard is a hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp study
even a Kraft Index is better than an OGTT
if you want to nitpick "gold standards"











































































