Description

Diabetes affects a large percentage of our population and this continues to increase. With diabetes, it is extremely important to look for secondary reasons for blood sugar abnormalities as well as monitoring kidney function, thyroid function, cholesterol etc. Monitoring kidney function and keeping cholesterol and triglycerides optimally controlled helps decrease complications of diabetes. The American Diabetes Association recommends lab testing every 3 or 6 months.

This panel includes the following test:

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP-14)

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)

Lipid Panel

Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

Fasting recommended.

Additional information about each test is listed below:

A complete blood count (CBC) with differential and platelets blood test can help diagnose or monitor diabetes, as well as other conditions. 

A Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP-14) is used for diabetics to monitor their blood sugar levels, assess kidney function (which can be affected by diabetes), check electrolyte balance, and evaluate liver health, providing a comprehensive picture of how their body is managing diabetes and potential complications related to the disease.

The Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Blood Test is a diagnostic tool for monitoring and diagnosing diabetes. This test measures the average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months, providing an indication of the patient's blood sugar control over time. HbA1c is a protein in red blood cells that binds to glucose in the blood. Because red blood cells live for about 3 months, the HbA1c test gives an average of blood sugar levels over that period. 

A lipid panel is a blood test that measures cholesterol and triglycerides in people with diabetes to assess their cardiovascular health and risk of heart disease and stroke.

A thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test, can help monitor thyroid health in people with diabetes. This test can help identify thyroid conditions that may impact blood sugar control