Diabetes Complications Assessment

Regular testing for sugar levels does not give an idea about how the other systems are affected due to diabetes mellitus. This profile is therefore recommended for these patients to check the other blood parameters as well. This is by:

• The lipid profile test helps us understand the status of blood vessels and the risk of atherosclerosis (blood vessel wall thickening)
• The microalbumin/creatinine ratio helps us understand how well the kidneys are functioning. 
• The Fasting blood sugar(FBS), PPBS levels and the HbA1c helps to measure the glucose component in the blood and how well the diabetes is controlled.
• D3 hydroxybutarate is done for monitoring cases of ketoacidosis, monitoring health during starvation and for evaluating glycogen storage diseases
• Apart from these CBC and ferritin levels are also tested to measure the blood parameters.

Diabetes Complications Assessment measures the levels of D3 hydroxybutyrate, Creatinine, Microalbumin-Creatinine Ratio, Ferritin, Lipid Profile-2, CBC, Fasting blood sugar, Glucose PP.

Diabetes assessment test requires a blood sample. A tourniquet (elastic) band is placed tightly on the upper arm. The patient is then asked to make a fist. This helps in the build-up of blood filling the veins. The skin is disinfected before needle insertion and the blood sample is collected in vacutainer. Urine sample is collected to measure microalbumin/creatinine levels. 

High levels mean diabetes needs to be controlled either with certain lifestyle modifications or by adjusting the dosage of antidiabetics. 

Anyone who exhibits diabetes symptoms should get the illness diagnosed. While some individuals might not display any symptoms, they might still have type 2 diabetes health risks and need to be tested. The bulk of pregnant women should also be evaluated for gestational diabetes. By detecting diabetes complications sooner, thanks to testing, doctors may collaborate with their patients to manage the condition and avoid health problems.

Adults should get examined for major diabetic complications at least once a year: Your medical team could also want to look for additional issues, depending on the health and medical background

Depending on the type of test, you may be required to fast for at least 12 hours before the blood sample is collected.

Doctors use several tests to identify diabetes and prediabetes. Your doctor may advise further testing if you experience specific symptoms and are pregnant. These include

1. A1C Test.
2. Oral Glucose Tolerance Test.

• Ketones test
• D3 hydroxybutarate
• Creatinine
• Microalbumin-creatinine ratio
• Ferritin
• Lipid profile
• Cholesterol-Total
• High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)
• Non HDL
• Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL)
• Very Low Density Lipoprotein (VLDL)
• Triglycerides
• Complete Blood Count (CBC)
• Hemogram
• Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS)
• Post Prandial Blood Sugar (PPBS)