What is Diabetes Basic Package?

In India, thousands of people are diagnosed with this condition almost every day. Diagnosis of diabetes at the right stage can prevent many problems related to it. Diabetes Basic Package includes tests used for screening for diabetes in a person, monitoring the effectiveness of its treatment process, and keep a track of the organs such as kidneys and heart, which are most likely to get affected due to diabetes.

It is highly recommended for people who have strong risk factors for diabetes and heart disease including a family history of these diseases, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, and obesity.

Tests Included:

• Fasting Blood Glucose: Fasting blood sugar levels give vital clues about how a person’s body is managing blood sugar. Blood sugar tends to peak about an hour after eating and declines after that. High fasting blood sugar levels point to insulin resistance or diabetes, while abnormally low fasting blood sugar could be due to diabetes medications. Knowing when to test and what to look for can help keep people stay healthy, especially if they have diabetes or are at risk of developing the condition.


• Postprandial Blood Glucose: This is a blood test to check for diabetes. If you have diabetes, your body doesn't make enough insulin to keep your blood sugar in check. This means your blood sugar levels are too high, and over time this can lead to serious health problems including heart, nerve, kidney, and eye damage.


• Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HbA1c): A glycosylated haemoglobin test measures the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood. The test is often called A1c, or sometimes HbA1c.