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The Diabetes Blood Test determines whether you have or are at risk for diabetes mellitus. Diabetes is a condition that affects the body's capacity to either secrete or utilize insulin. Insulin enables the body to use glucose for energy. Diabetes brings about elevated blood glucose levels that, after some time, can damage the blood vessels and nerves, causing various symptoms, such as trouble seeing, numbness in the hands and feet, and risk for heart attack or stroke. This panel includes:
Glucose Testing. This t...
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Specimen type: Blood
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The Diabetes Blood Test determines whether you have or are at risk for diabetes mellitus. Diabetes is a condition that affects the body's capacity to either secrete or utilize insulin. Insulin enables the body to use glucose for energy. Diabetes brings about elevated blood glucose levels that, after some time, can damage the blood vessels and nerves, causing various symptoms, such as trouble seeing, numbness in the hands and feet, and risk for heart attack or stroke. This panel includes:
Glucose Testing. This test measures the amount of glucose present in your blood. Glucose is a type of simple sugar that provides energy to your body. Your body converts the carbohydrates you eat into glucose. Glucose testing is primarily done for people with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes.
Insulin testing. This test measures the amount of insulin in your blood. Insulin is a hormone that is used to transport the blood sugar, known as glucose, from your bloodstream into your cells. Too low and too high levels of insulin are equally harmful to the body and require thorough testing.
Hemoglobin A1c Testing. The hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test measures the amount of blood sugar (glucose) attached to hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the part of your red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. The hemoglobin A1c test measures the average level of blood sugar in the body in the course of two to three months. High levels of HbA1c levels may be a sign of diabetes and needs to be taken care of.
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The Hemoglobin A1c also called A1c or glycated hemoglobin is hemoglobin with glucose attached. The test is recommended by the American Diabetes Association in the assessment of blood glucose levels to determine diabetes risk. It is recommended that A1c testing should be performed routinely in all patients with diabetes. The A1c test reflects the average blood sugar over the past two to three months. Therefore, doctors advise taking the test at least twice a year and more frequently in some cases (1, 2).
The primary energy source for the body's cells. It is also the only energy source for the nervous system and brain. The body needs a steady supply. A constant level must be maintained by the body. It is normal for glucose to rise after a meal and in response to this, the body releases insulin via the pancreas. As glucose is metabolized the level in the body drops, and insulin release stops. If glucose levels are too low such as after a workout, glucagon is released for the liver to turn some glycogen back into glucose. If all is well the amount of glucose in the body remains stable. If the body becomes unstable the body will try to restore the balance. It will do this by releasing insulin and getting rid of glucose through urine. Diabetes can disrupt the balance between the pancreas and glucose. If an individual has diabetes then this means that the body can not process and use glucose normally. The Glucose blood test assesses levels of glucose in the body. If a person can not find the balance with insulin they have type1. If an individual is resistant to insulin they have type 2 diabetes. Acute changes in glucose can be life-threatening and cause organ failure.
This test measures the level of insulin in the blood and can help diagnose diabetes. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas and is essential in transporting glucose (sugar) to the cells. This test is often ordered if someone is experiencing symptoms such as sweating, palpitations, dizziness and fainting which are associated with low glucose levels; and for those diagnosed with diabetes, to monitor insulin production.
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