Diabetes Profile – Basic

Diabetes Profile includes 3 parameters – HBA1C, FBS & PPBS

Sample Required : Blood

TAT : SAME DAY REPORT

Pre Requisite :
For FBS, Overnight fasting (10-12 hrs) is required. Do not eat or drink anything except water before the test.

For PPBS, Sample to be given exactly 2 hours after starting meal or as advised by the physician.

HBA1C, No special preparation is required.

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.

Interpretations

Glycosylated Hemoglobin:

Normal: Below 5.7% (39 mmol/mol approx.)

Prediabetic: 5.7% – 6.4% (39 to 46 mmol/mol approx.)

Diabetic: Above 6.5% (above 48 mmol/mol approx.)

Less than 5.7% Glycated Hemoglobin indicates normal levels of blood sugar. Increased risk of developing Diabetes is found in Prediabetic patients with blood sugar levels between 5.7% and 6.4%. Patients with HbA1c levels greater than 6.5% are usually diagnosed with Diabetes.

Glucose – Fasting Blood:

Normal fasting glucose range: 70 to 99 mg/dL (3.9 to 5.5mmol/L)

Prediabetes: 99 to 126 mg/dL (5.5 mmol/L to 7.0 mmol/L)

Diabetes: Higher than 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L) in multiple subsequent tests

Glucose – Post Prandial Blood:

• Normal: under 140 mg/dl (7.8 mmol/l)

• Impaired glucose tolerance or Pre-diabetes: between 140 and 200 mg/dl (7.8 and 11.1 mmol/l)

• Diabetes: equal to or above 200 mg/dl (11.1 mmol/l)

An oral glucose tolerance test is usually recommended when the blood glucose level falls between 140 and 200 mg/dl.