Diabetes Package Advanced
Understanding Diabetes Package Advanced
What is Diabetes Package Advanced?
A Diabetes Package Advanced helps in the diagnosis of diabetes, monitoring its treatment, and evaluating the organs at higher risk of being affected due to its complications. This test is often done as part of a routine health checkup, especially for those having strong risk factors for diabetes.
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the body’s ability to process blood sugar. If left untreated, it can lead to a range of health conditions. The signs and symptoms of diabetes include increased thirst, frequent urination, blurred vision, fatigue, and slow healing of wounds. However, some individuals with diabetes may not experience any symptoms at all.
A Diabetes Package Advanced is highly recommended for people with risk factors for diabetes and heart disease, like a family history of these diseases, a sedentary lifestyle, smoking, and obesity. In addition to this, this package can also be used to monitor the effectiveness of treatment measures taken in diabetic patients and detect kidney & heart-related complications.
Usually, overnight fasting (8 to 12 hours) is preferred before a {tesst_name}. Do not eat or drink anything except water before the test. It is also important to inform the doctor about any medicines you are taking, as some of them may affect your test results and need to be adjusted or temporarily discontinued before the test.
Test result ranges are approximate and may differ slightly between labs depending on the methodology and laboratory guidelines. Talk to your doctor about your specific test results. The results will help them evaluate your medical condition and formulate an overall treatment plan.
What is Diabetes Package Advanced used for?
A Diabetes Package Advanced is done:
- As part of routine health checkups to track blood sugar levels if you have diabetes.
- If you have symptoms of altered blood glucose levels, such as weight gain, weight loss, blurred vision, frequent urge to urinate, or confusion.
- To assess the risk of diabetes and prediabetes and monitor diabetes treatment.
- To screen pregnant women for gestational diabetes.
- If you have a family history of diabetes, are above 45 years, and are overweight.
- To check the complications arising from diabetes, such as heart disease, kidney disease
What does Diabetes Package Advanced measure?
Contains 31 testsA Diabetes Package Advanced is a comprehensive set of tests that evaluate diabetes and its associated complications. It offers a glycosylated hemoglobin test, fasting blood sugar test, lipid profile, kidney function test, microalbumin and creatinine ratio, and urine examination. These tests help your doctor monitor your blood sugar levels and detect diabetic health complications, such as kidney disease, heart disease, albuminuria, etc., early and help manage your diabetes well.
HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c)
An HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c) test precisely measures the percentage of sugar-coated or glycated hemoglobin in your blood. The test results represent the proportion of hemoglobin in your blood that has been glycated.
Hemoglobin, a vital protein found in red blood cells, is responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body. Hemoglobin A is the most abundant form of hemoglobin, and when blood sugar levels increase, a higher proportion of hemoglobin A becomes glycated. As red blood cells have a lifespan of approximately 120 days, the sugar molecules remain attached to the hemoglobin for the duration of the cell's life. Consequently, the HbA1c test offers insight into your average blood sugar levels over the past 8 to 12 weeks.
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FBS (Fasting Blood Sugar)
A fasting blood sugar test measures the glucose level in the body under overnight fasting conditions. Glucose serves as the body's energy currency and is broken down through metabolism to produce energy. Hormones and enzymes produced by the liver and pancreas control this process. The hormone insulin, produced by the pancreas, regulates blood glucose levels. When these levels are high, such as after a meal, insulin is secreted to transport glucose into cells for energy production. Elevated glucose levels in the body after fasting may indicate a risk of developing prediabetes or diabetes, which can be of two types- Type 1, caused by little or no insulin production, and Type 2, caused by insulin resistance or decreased insulin production.
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Lipid Profile
A Lipid Profile assesses the level of specific fat molecules called lipids in the blood and helps determine the risk of heart ailments. This test determines the amount of different types of lipids, including total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and triglycerides. Lipids play a pivotal role in the functioning of the body. They are crucial components of the cell membranes and hormones, provide cushioning, and are a storehouse of energy. Any alterations in the lipid levels may lead to potential heart ailments, making their monitoring crucial.
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This further contains
- Cholesterol - LDL
- Triglycerides
- Cholesterol - Total
- Cholesterol - HDL
- Very Low Density Lipoprotein
- Total Cholesterol/HDL Cholesterol Ratio
- LDL/HDL Ratio
- Non HDL Cholesterol
Urine R/M (Urine Routine & Microscopy)
A Urine R/M (Urine Routine & Microscopy) test involves gross, chemical, and microscopic evaluation of the urine sample.
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Gross examination: It involves visually inspecting the urine sample for color and appearance. Typically, the urine color ranges from colorless or pale yellow to deep amber, depending on the urine’s concentration. Things such as medications, supplements, and some foods such as beetroot can affect the color of your urine. However, unusual urine color can also be a sign of disease.
In appearance, the urine sample may be clear or cloudy. A clear appearance is indicative of healthy urine. However, the presence of red blood cells, white blood cells, bacteria, etc., may result in cloudy urine, indicating conditions such as dehydration, UTIs, kidney stones, etc. Some other factors, such as sperm and skin cells, may also result in a cloudy appearance but are harmless.
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Chemical examination: It examines the chemical nature of the urine sample using special test strips called dipsticks. These test strips are dipped into the urine sample and change color when they come in contact with specific substances. The degree of color change estimates the amount of the substance present. Some common things detected include protein, urine pH, ketones, glucose, specific gravity, blood, nitrites, and urobilinogen.
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Microscopic examination: This involves the analysis of the urine sample under the microscope for casts, crystals, cells, bacteria, and yeast.
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This further contains
- Urobilinogen
- Ketone
- Nitrite
- Colour
- Appearance
- Specific Gravity
- Epithelial Cell
- Casts
- Crystals
- Protein Urine
- Ph for Urine
- Urine Glucose
KFT with Electrolytes (Kidney Function Test with Electrolytes)
A KFT with Electrolytes (Kidney Function Test with Electrolytes) test determines the health of your kidneys. It evaluates parameters such as creatinine, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), uric acid, and electrolytes (sodium, potassium, and chloride). This test also helps diagnose possible kidney disorders like inflammation, infection, or functional damage.
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This further contains
- Serum Creatinine
- Potassium
- Uric Acid
- Chloride
- Sodium
- Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Microalbumin Creatinine Ratio, Urine
A Microalbumin Creatinine Ratio, Urine test compares albumin and creatinine excretion in your urine. Typically, the body filters out creatinine in the urine steadily. Comparing the ratio of urine albumin with creatinine in the same urine sample helps analyze if the body is excreting albumin at an increased rate. Elevated levels indicate increased urinary excretion of albumin, which can be an early sign of kidney damage that may need medical intervention.
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This further contains
- Microalbumin / Creatinine Ratio
- Urinary Creatinine
- Microalbumin