Diabetes Profile Maxi Test in Jaipur

Diabetes is a metabolic disease that causes the blood sugar levels to increase beyond the reference range. Usually the fasting and post meal levels are measured for diagnosis. Along with this, glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) is also  measured to give an estimate of the average sugar levels measured over three months. In patients diagnosed as type 2 diabetes, there are other tests also performed as increased glucose levels sometimes affects other systems like the heart and kidneys. Diabetes profile, Maxi is thus a comprehensive profile that includes a group of 13 tests that is often done in diabetic patients to know the impact of the disease on the other systems. 

A series of tests called the "diabetic profile" are used to diagnose and track different types of diabetes, measure their severity, and even determine how well a patient's body reacts to therapy (if you are already undergoing treatments).

Three categories can be used to classify diabetic profile exams. Each group includes different assessments for assessing and monitoring diabetes.

Blood sugar levels rise above the reference range due to the metabolic illness of diabetes. For diagnosis, typically, the fasting and post-meal levels are tested. To assess the average sugar levels observed over three months, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is also measured alongside this. There are additional tests carried out on people with type 2 diabetes since high glucose levels can occasionally have an impact on other systems, such as the heart and kidneys. Thus, the Diabetes Profile (Maxi) is a thorough profile consisting of a set of 13 tests frequently performed in diabetic patients to determine the effect of the disease on other systems.

Why is this Test Done?

Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels cannot reveal how diabetes mellitus affects other systems. Therefore, it is advised for some of these individuals to check other blood parameters also when using Diabetes Profile (Maxi).

The measurements of total cholesterol and triglyceride levels aid in our comprehension of the condition of blood vessels and the likelihood of atherosclerosis (blood vessel wall thickening). Regular urine, electrolytes, creatinine, and the microalbumin/creatinine ratio provide information about the kidneys' general health. The fasting blood sugar (FBS), PPBS (post-meal sugar), and HbA1c values all aid in determining the blood's glucose content and how well diabetes is being managed.

In the situations listed below, your doctor may advise you to get a diabetic profile -

• If you have several diabetes-related symptoms.
• If you have already been diagnosed with an abnormal blood glucose level during pregnancy.
• If you are currently receiving diabetes treatment, to track how well your body is responding to the medication.
• If you have ever experienced kidney, heart, lung, or nerve issues.
• For determining the type of diabetes.

Written by: Dr.Shibani R, Medical Writer, Medical Affairs