Every test that turns up on a diabetes report, what it measures, and what a normal result looks like. Written for the person holding the report.
Your average blood sugar over the last 2-3 months. One number that shows the whole quarter, not just one day.
Sugar level after not eating for 8 hours. Shows what your body does overnight.
Sugar level 2 hours after a meal. Shows how well your body handles food.
Sugar level at any time of day, without fasting.
A waste product your kidneys clear. If it rises, your kidneys may not be filtering well.
How well your kidneys are filtering. Higher is better. Below 60 needs attention.
The earliest sign of kidney damage from diabetes - years before creatinine changes. The most commonly skipped test.
Another waste product cleared by the kidneys.
The cholesterol that blocks arteries. In diabetes the target is stricter than for others.
The protective cholesterol. Higher is better.
A blood fat that rises when sugar is poorly controlled.
All cholesterol added together.
A liver enzyme. Fatty liver is very common in type 2 diabetes.
Carries oxygen in your blood. Low levels cause tiredness.
Thyroid function. Thyroid problems are common alongside diabetes.
The upper BP number. In diabetes, keeping this under control protects kidneys and eyes.
The lower BP number.
Low vitamin D is very common in India and affects bone and muscle health.
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