Diabetic Blood Test Packages

We all require energy for our body to function properly. Blood glucose or widely known as blood sugar, is the primary source of energy for our body. Diabetes mellitus is widely known as diabetes, which is a chronic health complication which affects our body’s ability of utilizing this blood sugar accordingly.

What is the Diabetes profile test?

A diabetes profile test is a set of tests which aids to give you understanding of your blood sugar or blood glucose level. This test is also being prescribed to detect any diseases regarding your blood sugar level. Diseases, including:

• Type 1 diabetes
• Type 2 diabetes
• Prediabetes
• Gestational diabetes

When should you go for the diabetes blood test?

Typically, doctors suggest going for the diabetes blood test, if they suspect that you may have diabetes or if you are showing symptoms of diabetes. The most general symptoms are:

• Fatigue
• Unintentional weight loss
• Frequent urge to pee
• Feeling hungry frequently
• Uplifted thirst
• Blurry vision
• Tingling in hands and feet
• Sores and cuts which are healing quite slowly

What are the samples that will be collected for the test?

For this test, samples of blood will be collected, a trained phlebotomist will draw the sample of blood from your arm.

Are any preparations required?

For this test, you will be required to fast for about 8 to 12 hours before taking the test. Fasting indicates you are not allowed to have any drink and food except water.

What will be the result interpretation?

Every individual test result contains reference ranges, but the reference ranges depend on the laboratory you are choosing. Therefore, for any guidance regarding the result interpretations, it is better to seek advice from your doctor.