ADVANCED DIABETES PANEL – COMPLETE DIABETES CARE PACKAGE

🌟 Introduction

Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health problems in Nepal and worldwide. Millions of people suffer from type 1 or type 2 diabetes, and many more are prediabetic without even knowing it. If left unchecked, diabetes can silently damage the heart, kidneys, eyes, nerves, and blood vessels.

The Advanced Diabetes Panel at MedEx Neo Clinic, Kathmandu is specially designed to provide a 360° evaluation of diabetes and related complications. This package is more than just sugar testing — it combines hormonal, kidney, liver, thyroid, and cholesterol assessments to give a complete picture of your health.

🩺 Why Should You Choose the Advanced Diabetes Panel?

This package is ideal if you want to:

• ✔️ Diagnose diabetes early (even before symptoms appear)
• ✔️ Track long-term blood sugar control with HbA1c
• ✔️ Assess insulin resistance & pancreatic function with insulin & C-peptide
• ✔️ Detect early kidney damage (a common diabetes complication)
• ✔️ Check for cholesterol imbalance & heart risks with lipid profile
• ✔️ Monitor thyroid function (thyroid disorders are often linked with diabetes)
• ✔️ Measure Vitamin B12 levels, especially important for patients on long-term metformin
• ✔️ Detect ketones in urine that may lead to dangerous diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)

📊 Detailed Tests Included & Their Importance

1. HbA1c Test – Long-Term Diabetes Control

• Shows the average blood sugar level of the last 3 months
• Helps doctors adjust diet, exercise, and medication
• Essential for all diabetic patients

2. Blood Sugar Fasting & Post-Prandial (PP)

• Fasting sugar reveals baseline glucose levels
• PP sugar shows how your body responds to food
• Detects early prediabetes and diabetes

3. Insulin Fasting & C-Peptide (Fasting & PP)

• Measure insulin production by the pancreas
• Helps differentiate between Type 1 & Type 2 diabetes
• Important for understanding insulin resistance

4. Renal Function Test (RFT)

• Diabetes is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD)
• RFT measures creatinine, urea, electrolytes
• Detects kidney stress at an early stage

5. Urine Routine & Microscopy (R/E)

• Checks for protein, glucose, and infections
• Early sign of diabetic nephropathy (kidney damage)

6. Urine Albumin Creatinine Ratio (ACR)

• Highly sensitive test for kidney damage
• Detects microalbuminuria much earlier than regular urine tests

7. Urine for Acetone

• Detects ketones in urine
• Useful for patients with uncontrolled diabetes or ketoacidosis

8. Thyroid Function Test (TFT)

• Diabetes and thyroid disorders are closely linked
• Imbalanced thyroid can worsen blood sugar control
• Checks TSH, T3, T4

9. Lipid Profile

• Diabetes increases risk of heart disease & stroke
• Measures cholesterol (LDL, HDL) and triglycerides
• Helps in preventive cardiac care

10. Liver Enzyme (SGOT/AST)

• Monitors liver health
• Diabetes often causes fatty liver disease

11. Vitamin B12

• Long-term diabetes medication (especially metformin) reduces B12
• Deficiency can cause nerve damage, weakness, and memory issues

🏥 Why Choose MedEx Neo Clinic for Diabetes Testing?

At MedEx Neo Clinic, Kathmandu, we focus on accurate testing, early diagnosis, and complete patient care. Here’s why patients trust us:

• ✅ Certified partner laboratories for high accuracy
• ✅ Advanced diagnostic technology
• ✅ Home sample collection service in Kathmandu Valley
• ✅ Detailed health reports with doctor guidance
• ✅ Affordable pricing compared to individual test costs
• ✅ Patient-friendly packages designed by diabetes specialists

🧠 Patient Education – Things You Should Know

❓ What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is a condition where the body either doesn’t produce enough insulin or cannot use it effectively. This leads to high blood sugar levels, which over time damages organs and blood vessels.

❓ What are the Types of Diabetes?

• Type 1 Diabetes – Autoimmune, usually starts in childhood
• Type 2 Diabetes – Most common, linked with lifestyle & obesity
• Gestational Diabetes – Occurs during pregnancy

❓ What Happens if Diabetes is Uncontrolled?

Uncontrolled diabetes can cause:

• Kidney failure
• Heart attack & stroke
• Nerve damage (neuropathy)
• Eye disease (retinopathy & blindness)
• Foot ulcers & amputations

📅 When Should You Take This Panel?

• If you are already diabetic → every 6 months or as per doctor’s advice
• If you are at high risk (family history, obesity, sedentary lifestyle) → once a year
• If you are on long-term diabetes medication → regular check-ups to monitor complications

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Do I need to fast before the test?

👉 Yes, 8–12 hours fasting is required.

2. How long will results take?

👉 Reports are ready in 24–48 hours at MedEx Neo Clinic.

3. Can I book home collection in Kathmandu?

👉 Yes, MedEx provides home blood sample collection.

4. Who should take the Advanced Diabetes Panel?

👉 Diabetic patients, prediabetic individuals, people with obesity, family history, or high cholesterol.

5. Is this package available outside Kathmandu?

👉 Currently, home collection is within Kathmandu Valley, but walk-ins are welcome at our clinic.

📌 Final Summary

The Advanced Diabetes Panel by MedEx Neo Clinic is the most comprehensive diabetes testing package in Kathmandu, covering:

• Blood sugar control (HbA1c, fasting, PP)
• Pancreatic function (Insulin, C-peptide)
• Kidney evaluation (RFT, Urine ACR, Acetone)
• Thyroid, liver, and cholesterol health
• Vitamin B12 status

This package ensures early detection, prevention, and better management of diabetes and its complications, making it the best choice for patients and high-risk individuals in Nepal.