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Diabetes & Glucose Test

Diabetes & Glucose Test

Diabetes & Glucose Test Pathology Packages

What is diabetes and glucose testing?

Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that prevents patient’s body from properly using food for energy, by turning food into sugar (glucose) and releases it into the patient’s bloodstream. Glucose testing helps such individuals with monitoring diabetes in their blood sugar levels and manage their condition.

Diabetes primarily consists of three types:

  • Type 1 Diabetes: In this condition, the body's own immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the cells in the pancreas responsible for producing insulin.
  • Type 2 Diabetes: This type occurs when the body either fails to produce sufficient amounts of insulin or becomes resistant to the insulin it does produce, leading to ineffective blood sugar regulation.
  • Gestational Diabetes: This form of diabetes develops in some pregnant women, characterized by elevated blood sugar levels during pregnancy.

When to get diabetes and glucose test done?

One should consider getting diabetes and glucose blood test done, under below-mentioned conditions-

  • Hereditary: Those with familial background of diabetes in their parents or siblings are advised to undergo screening.
  • Age Group: Under certain age group of 45 years or above, may need a diagnosis.
  • Gestational diabetes: Women with a previous history of gestational diabetes, generally happens during pregnancy, should be screened at least every three years.
  • Overweight or obesity: Individuals with BMI of 25 or higher, may need a screening for diabetes.
  • High risk factor: Patient’s already diagnosed with, High blood pressure, High cholesterol, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have high risk factor of getting diabetes.

What are the indications for a diabetes and glucose test and what needs to be done?

Following are the major symptoms for a diabetes and glucose blood test, patient must consult to their health care provider for proper treatment, analysis and, medications-

  • Increased thirst
  • Frequent urination
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Increased hunger
  • Fatigue
  • Blurred vision
  • Slow-healing sores
  • Tingling or numbness in hands or feet

Does glucose testing have any side-effects?

A glucose test typically involves a blood test that is conventionally safe with no significant side effects. Though slight dizziness can occur after the test. Bruising or soreness at the blood-drawn site might be there for a few hours.

What complications can arise from diabetes?

If proper treatment and medications are delayed, diabetes can lead to serious diseases like:

  • Kidney damage (Nephropathy)
  • Eye Damage (Retinopathy)
  • Nerve Damage (Neuropathy)
  • Weakened Immune System
  • Bacterial Infections
  • Fungal Infections

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

What is the sample type?

Typically, a blood sample is needed for a diabetes and glucose test.

Can we do diabetes and glucose test at home?

A blood sample is typically required for diabetes and glucose testing.

A diabetes and glucose test can be performed at the patient’s home or at the nearest center by collecting the samples through a home collection facility, allowing easy and convenient access to the diabetes and glucose test.

What are the preparations required by the patient?

Generally, glucose testing for diabetes is done in two segments, fasting and post meal.

For glucose fasting blood test, 8-12 hours of fasting is mandatory.

For glucose post meal blood test, patient needs to have a normal to heavy meal after the collection of fasting samples.

What does glucose and diabetes test show?

The primary objective of diabetes and glucose test is to monitor and manage blood sugar levels in patients diagnosed with diabetes, glucose (sugar) is the main source of energy in a body's cell. An individual's pancreas releases insulin, a hormone that helps cell to absorb glucose for energy. A person diagnosed with diabetes either loses ability to produce enough insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin it produces, which ultimately leads to high blood sugar levels.

What do diabetes and glucose test results mean?

A positive diabetes and glucose test result indicate diabetes or prediabetes. Consultation with a professional health provider is necessary for further diagnosis, treatment and medications.

While a negative diabetes and glucose test generally indicates that your blood sugar levels are within a normal range.

What is the location at which diabetes and glucose test can be conducted?

In addition to home collection, people can visit Mahajan Imaging and Labs centers located in Defence Colony New Delhi, SDA (Safdarjung Development Area) New Delhi, Pusa Road Delhi, Gurugram Haryana, and Bali Nagar Delhi. Home collection is available throughout Delhi NCR.

What is the cost/price for diabetes and glucose test in cities?

The diabetes and glucose Blood test cost in Delhi NCR is very affordable.

At Mahajan Imaging and Labs, the diabetes and glucose blood test price ranges from ₹100 to ₹200 for South Delhi, North Delhi, East Delhi, West Delhi and Central Delhi, Gurugram / Gurgaon, etc.

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