Overview

Test for diabetes is important for checking your sugar/glucose levels in the blood. Glucose is the simplest form of carbohydrate that provides energy. Insulin produced by the pancreas manages the glucose in the blood. If the pancreas doesn’t work properly then insulin is not produced in the desired quantity leading to diabetes. Also, the intake of carbohydrates, kidney disorders, hyperthyroidism, hormonal changes, and stress are the contributing factors to hyperglycemia. Hypoglycemia is caused by the use of alcohol, excess activity, hypothyroidism, skipping meals, and liver disorders.

Home diabetes test includes 62 tests such as blood glucose fasting, urine analysis, HbA1c, KFT, LFT, and lipid profile, among others. These tests support the diagnosis of conditions such as prediabetes and diabetes. It will help to prevent you from serious complications like kidney failure, stroke, nephropathy, and neuropathy. The doctor prescribes personalized therapy with preventive measures. Also, a diabetic test report helps to include a healthy diet, titrate medicines, and insulin.

How can diabetes be treated?

Management depends on the kind of diabetes you are suffering from. Insulin, medicines, and lifestyle modifications support to treat type 2 diabetes. The clinician suggests losing weight, remaining physically active, and consuming a balanced diet. If you are at risk of prediabetes, then the goal is to prevent or delay diabetes. Make a habit of going for a walk for 30 mins daily. In gestational diabetes, the focus is to alter your diet and engage in physical activity. Diabetes tests can be scheduled from Redcliffe Labs, and also opt for free doctor’s consultation. The doctor will create a personalized treatment plan according to your health condition.