Despite Healthy Habits, 32-Year-Old Develops Diabetes: Doctor Reveals Key Mistake

• A 32-year-old woman, despite regular exercise and avoiding sugar, developed diabetes.
• Dr. Aditi Sharma highlighted that the patient's crucial mistake was not getting an HbA1c test done.
• The HbA1c test measures average blood sugar over 2-3 months, crucial for early detection and reversal.
• The patient had a family history of diabetes (mother and grandmother) and also suffered from PCOS, both increasing her risk.
• Doctors advise annual HbA1c tests after age 30 for those with PCOS or a family history of diabetes, as symptoms may not appear early.

Why It Matters: Early HbA1c testing is crucial for diabetes detection, especially with risk factors like PCOS or family history.