Diabetes Management & Testing In Westmont, IL

The CDC lists several blood tests used to screen for and diagnose diabetes:

• A1C test: shows your average blood sugar over the past 2–3 months. Below 5.7% is normal, 5.7%–6.4% suggests prediabetes and 6.5% or higher suggests diabetes. No fasting is needed.
• Fasting blood sugar: taken after an overnight fast. 99 mg/dL or below is normal, 100–125 mg/dL suggests prediabetes and 126 mg/dL or higher suggests diabetes.
• Random blood sugar: no fasting needed. 200 mg/dL or higher suggests diabetes.

A clinician confirms any diagnosis, sometimes with a repeat test. MedlinePlus notes that anemia, some blood disorders, and kidney or liver disease can make A1C results less accurate, so tell us about your health history.

According to the CDC, symptoms can include:

• Urinating often and feeling very thirsty or hungry
• Weight loss you cannot explain
• Feeling very tired, or blurry vision
• Cuts or sores that heal slowly, or frequent infections
• Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet

Type 1 diabetes can develop over just weeks or months. Type 2 often develops slowly over years.

At your visit, a clinician reviews your symptoms, risk factors and medicines, then orders the right tests. We explain your results in plain language and talk through next steps. That may include lifestyle changes, a treatment plan, follow-up testing or a referral.

People with diabetes often need an A1C at least twice a year, per MedlinePlus. If you do not have a regular doctor, our primary care services can help with ongoing care, and our full lab test panel can check other health markers at the same time.

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and very low blood sugar can be life-threatening. Per the CDC, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if you have:

• Fruity-smelling breath, or fast, deep breathing
• Vomiting and you cannot keep food or fluids down
• Blood sugar that stays at 300 mg/dL or above
• Confusion, fainting, trouble breathing or chest pain

Related services:

• Diabetes testing
• Lab testing
• Thyroid panel testing
• Physical exams

Patients come to us from Downers Grove, IL, Willowbrook, IL, Oak Brook, IL, Darien, IL and Woodridge, IL. Darien is about 3.1 miles south of our Cass Ave clinic (straight-line).

We accept most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, Meridian and CountyCare. Call (630) 324-6825 to confirm your coverage, or visit our insurance and cost page. Paying on your own? Our self-pay pricing is flat and upfront, with general visits from $125. Lab tests may be priced separately, so ask before your visit.

Do I need to fast?

Not for an A1C or random blood sugar test. A fasting blood sugar test needs an overnight fast. Call us if you are unsure which test you need.

Who should get tested?

The CDC advises talking with a clinician about testing if you have risk factors, because early type 2 diabetes often has no symptoms.

Can you manage my diabetes long term?

We can test, explain results and help with a plan. For regular follow-up, ask about our primary care options.

Where are you located?

Our main clinic is at 29 N Cass Ave, Ste A, Westmont, IL 60559. We also have a second location inside Jewel-Osco at 4 E Ogden Ave. Both are open Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM and Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM.