Can diabetic have abnormal blood work?

Yes, people with diabetes can have abnormal blood work. Some of the blood tests that may be abnormal in people with diabetes include:

- Fasting blood sugar: This test measures the amount of glucose in the blood after not eating for at least 8 hours. In people with diabetes, fasting blood sugar levels may be higher than normal, or it may be lower than normal.

- HbA1c: This test measures the average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. In people with diabetes, HbA1c levels may be higher than normal.

- Lipid profile: This test measures the levels of cholesterol and other fats in the blood. In people with diabetes, lipid profiles may show high levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol and low levels of HDL (good) cholesterol.

- Kidney function tests: These tests measure the levels of creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) in the blood. In people with diabetes, kidney function tests may show signs of kidney damage.

- Liver function tests: These tests measure the levels of certain enzymes and bilirubin in the blood. In people with diabetes, liver function tests may show signs of liver damage.

- Urinalysis: This test measures the composition of urine. In people with diabetes, urinalysis may show the presence of glucose or protein in the urine.