All You Need To Know About Diabetes Tests

Diabetes is a chronic disease that can affect the human body's ability to produce or use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that regulates sugar (glucose) in our bloodstream. Without insulin, our body cannot store sugar or use it as energy. However, untreated diabetes leads to high blood sugar (glucose) levels, which can damage blood vessels and nerves over time. 

That's why you need to measure your blood sugar to make sure you have prediabetes, type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes. Testing is easy and results are usually available quickly. We always advise our patients or clients to consult a doctor and ask what to do next from treatments to testing. 

However, there is another option --- using home blood test kits or getting special diabetes tests in Dubai, both can help to diagnose conditions, like diabetes, prediabetes and gestational diabetes. 

Other things that can indicate whether or not you have diabetes. Let's say you experience constant thirst, excessive urination, or sudden weight gain or loss for a few days. So these all are the classic symptoms of diabetes and you need to get tested immediately. When you have these types of diabetes; Gestational diabetes or type 2 diabetes, it has only subtle signs and no serious symptoms in the early stages of the disease.

In this guide, we will learn all about diabetes testing which includes the types of diabetes and what diabetes tests in Dubai are available at Feelvaleo.com.

5 Types Of Diabetes

Five types of diabetes that must be diagnosed early or they affect your health and can only be treated with supplements, instead of insulin injections.

1. Type 1 Diabetes 

Type 1 diabetes is typically diagnosed in children and young adults. The symptoms include excessive thirst, frequent urination, and in severe cases, diabetic ketoacidosis. These symptoms may be less specific in adults. 

Type 1 diabetes can also have a genetic component, and a research initiative known as TrialNet offers free testing to family members of individuals with type 1 diabetes, even if they show no symptoms.

2. Type 2 Diabetes

Tests for type 2 diabetes are the most popular and common type of diabetes. 

There is a chance of high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, being at least 35 years old and above, being part of certain ethnic groups (Native American, Black or African American, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino or Pacific Islander), being overweight or obese, and being a woman who had gestational diabetes in a previous pregnancy. 

It is important to note that children can also develop type 2 diabetes. Experts suggested testing children and teens between the age group of 10-18 who are overweight or obese and have at least one additional risk factor, such as low birth weight or a parent with gestational diabetes.

3. Prediabetes

The third possibility of having a diabetes test in Dubai is when your blood glucose levels are higher than the target range but not elevated enough for a diabetes diagnosis, you are diagnosed with prediabetes. 

Prediabetes is considered a serious condition because it increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. However, the progression to type 2 diabetes can be prevented if diagnosed at the right time. 

Quick Recommendation: For adults and children with normal diabetes test results, regular retesting is recommended every 3 years.

4. Type 2 Diabetes Before & During Pregnancy

Women who are planning to become pregnant should be tested for type 2 diabetes because they must be at high risk of developing it. 

Suppose you are already pregnant, our doctor screens you for type 2 diabetes at your first prenatal visit or during the first 15 weeks of your pregnancy. When diabetes is diagnosed during pregnancy, special care is needed to ensure the well-being of both mother and child.

5. Gestational Diabetes

All pregnant women without a prior diabetes diagnosis should undergo testing for gestational diabetes between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy. 

If gestational diabetes is detected, follow-up testing should occur after the baby is born, typically within 12 weeks post-delivery, to check for the development of type 2 diabetes. This post-pregnancy testing is essential to ensure the continued health and well-being of the mother. 

Moving forward, in this blog, our experts highlight three different types of diabetic testing methods which are all available at www.feelvaleo.com.

4 Type of Diabetes Testing for Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, and Prediabetes 

At Feelvaleo, our doctors will have you take one or more of the following blood tests to confirm the diagnosis and after that prescribe you the supplements or insulin shots. 

Here are the four types of testing: 

1. A1C Test: Measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3      months, providing a comprehensive view of your diabetes management.
2. Fasting Blood Sugar Test: Check your blood sugar level after an overnight fasting of 12 hours to assess your baseline glucose levels.
3. Glucose Tolerance Test: This involves drinking a sugary solution and measuring blood sugar at specific intervals to evaluate how your body handles glucose.
4. Random Blood Sugar Test: Measures the blood sugar at any time,      providing an immediate snapshot of your current glucose levels. And this can be done by using an at-home finger prick test. 

However, there are three specific methods to test type of diabetes – such as; urine tests, at-home blood diabetic test, and an eye test. 

If you don’t want to attend a diabetes screening test but want to know your risk of diabetes, you can check your risk for free by booking a diabetes test in Dubai at a reasonable cost. 

Diagnose for Diabetes — What’s Next Thing To Do?  

When you get tested for Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, and Prediabetes, contact your GP, they will guide you through all the treatments, which include supplements, healthy eating habits, and physical activities. 

With all these healthy changes in your life, you can easily beat your disease and ensure a balanced sugar level! 

If you reside in the UAE and are wondering about the diabetes test price in Dubai, it’s not expensive at all, ranging from AED 60 to AED 100. For more details call us at +971 4 416 4444.