Negative for diabetes

What does "Negative for diabetes" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Negative for diabetes" means that a person does not have diabetes. This conclusion is usually reached after a series of tests that check the level of sugar in the blood. If the sugar levels are within a normal range, the person is said to be "negative for diabetes". This does not mean the person will never get diabetes, but at the time of testing, they do not have it.

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