Glucose Metabolism Assessment service is essential for monitoring blood sugar levels and ensuring optimal metabolic health. This assessment involves a range of tests designed to evaluate how your body processes glucose (sugar) and helps in the early diagnosis and management of diabetes and other metabolic conditions.

Key Measurements:

1. Fasting Blood Glucose: Fasting blood glucose levels are measured after an overnight fast. This test provides a baseline assessment of your blood sugar levels.

2. Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT): An OGTT involves drinking a glucose solution, and blood samples are taken at intervals to measure how your body responds to the sugar load. It’s used to diagnose prediabetes and diabetes.

3. Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c): HbA1c is a long-term measure of blood sugar control. It reflects your average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months.

Importance:

Our Glucose Metabolism Assessment is crucial for several reasons:

• Diabetes Diagnosis: The assessment helps diagnose diabetes by evaluating your blood sugar levels and how your body responds to glucose intake.

• Prediabetes Detection: It’s essential for identifying prediabetes, a condition where blood sugar levels are elevated but not yet at the diabetes threshold. Early intervention can prevent the progression to diabetes.

• Monitoring Diabetes Management: For individuals with diabetes, monitoring blood sugar control is crucial. The HbA1c test provides a long-term overview, aiding in the management of diabetes.

• Personalized Care: Our experienced healthcare professionals at Oak Diagnostic Center use the results of the Glucose Metabolism Assessment to offer tailored advice and recommendations to maintain or improve metabolic health.