Diabetic Profile 1.2 – Test Details & Precautions

The Diabetic Profile 1.2 is a combination of tests used to assess blood sugar levels, long-term diabetes control, kidney function, and lipid levels. It includes:

1. Blood Glucose – Fasting (F) & Postprandial (PP)
2. HbA1c (Glycated Hemoglobin)
3. Lipid Profile
4. Creatinine

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1. Blood Glucose (Fasting & Postprandial – F/PP)

Purpose:

• Measures blood sugar levels to diagnose and monitor diabetes.
• Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS): Measures sugar levels after an 8-12 hour fast.
• Postprandial Blood Sugar (PPBS): Measures sugar levels 2 hours after a meal.

🔹 Normal Range:

• Fasting (FBS): 70-99 mg/dL (Diabetes: ≥126 mg/dL)
• Postprandial (PPBS): <140 mg/dL (Diabetes: ≥200 mg/dL)

✅ Precautions:

• Fasting required for FBS (8-12 hours, only water allowed).
• PPBS test should be taken exactly 2 hours after starting a meal.

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2. HbA1c (Glycated Hemoglobin)

Purpose:

• Measures average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months.
• Helps diagnose and monitor diabetes and prediabetes.

🔹 Normal Range:

• Non-diabetic: <5.7%
• Prediabetes: 5.7% – 6.4%
• Diabetes: ≥6.5%
• Target for diabetics: <7% (for good glucose control)

✅ Precautions:

• No fasting required.
• Avoid excessive alcohol before the test.

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3. Lipid Profile

Purpose:

• Measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels to assess heart disease risk.
• Important for diabetics as they have a higher risk of heart disease.

🔹 Normal Range:

• Total Cholesterol: <200 mg/dL
• LDL (Bad Cholesterol): <100 mg/dL
• HDL (Good Cholesterol): >40 mg/dL (men), >50 mg/dL (women)
• Triglycerides: <150 mg/dL

✅ Precautions:

• Fasting required (9-12 hours) for accurate results.
• Avoid high-fat meals and alcohol for 24 hours before the test.

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4. Creatinine

Purpose:

• Measures kidney function since diabetes can affect kidney health.
• High creatinine levels indicate kidney dysfunction or diabetic nephropathy.

🔹 Normal Range:

• Men: 0.7 – 1.3 mg/dL
• Women: 0.6 – 1.1 mg/dL

✅ Precautions:

• No fasting required.
• Stay hydrated, but avoid excessive protein intake before the test.

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Final Summary & Precautions

Test	Fasting Required?	Purpose
FBS & PPBS	✅ Yes (for FBS)	Measures blood sugar levels
HbA1c	❌ No	Checks long-term blood sugar control
Lipid Profile	✅ Yes (9-12 hours)	Assesses cholesterol & heart disease risk
Creatinine	❌ No	Evaluates kidney function

General Precautions:

✔ Fast for 8-12 hours before FBS and Lipid Profile.
✔ Drink water but avoid coffee, tea, or juice before fasting tests.
✔ For PPBS, eat a normal meal and get tested exactly 2 hours after eating.
✔ Avoid alcohol, fatty foods, and intense exercise 24 hours before lipid tests.