Molecular Biomarkers & Diagnosis

microRNAs as a Novel Biomarker for Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

Shalini Pal

Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, according to the World Health Organization, is based on blood glucose levels in the fasted condition and the oral glucose tolerance test. Glucose levels above 7.0 mmol/L (126 mg/dl) in the fast state are known as diabetes and after an oral glucose tolerance test is above 11.1 mmol/L (200 mg/dl). Other serum parameters such as residual C-peptide or serum parameters such as glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) may also help to diagnose diabetes mellitus.