🌟 Introduction

The Basic Diabetes Panel is a focused diagnostic package for individuals who want to monitor blood sugar, kidney function, and lipid health. Ideal for newly diagnosed diabetic patients, high-risk individuals, or those seeking routine diabetes monitoring, this package helps detect early signs of complications and supports effective diabetes management.

At MedEx Neo Clinic, Kathmandu, we provide accurate and timely testing to help you prevent complications, maintain blood sugar control, and improve overall health.

🩺 Why Take the Basic Diabetes Panel?

This panel is designed for:

• ✔️ Early detection of diabetes in high-risk individuals
• ✔️ Monitoring blood sugar control with HbA1c, fasting, and post-prandial tests
• ✔️ Evaluating kidney health with serum creatinine and urine tests
• ✔️ Assessing cholesterol and triglyceride levels to reduce cardiovascular risk
• ✔️ A cost-effective and essential diabetes screening package

📊 Detailed Tests Included & Their Importance

1. HbA1c – Long-Term Blood Sugar Control

• Measures average blood sugar over the past 3 months
• Helps doctors adjust medication, diet, and lifestyle plans

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

• Fasting sugar gives baseline glucose levels
• PP sugar evaluates how your body manages glucose after meals
• Detects prediabetes and early diabetes

3. Serum Creatinine

• Measures kidney function
• Detects early kidney stress, common in diabetic patients

4. Total Cholesterol & Triglycerides

• Monitors lipid levels to assess cardiovascular risk
• Helps prevent diabetes-related heart complications

5. Urine Routine & Microscopy (R/E)

• Checks for glucose, protein, and other abnormalities
• Detects early kidney or urinary complications

6. Urine Albumin Creatinine Ratio (ACR)

• Sensitive test for early detection of diabetic kidney disease
• Detects microalbuminuria before significant kidney damage occurs

🏥 Why Choose MedEx Neo Clinic?

At MedEx Neo Clinic, Kathmandu, we focus on accuracy, convenience, and patient care:

• ✅ Certified partner laboratories for reliable results
• ✅ Home sample collection for convenience within Kathmandu Valley
• ✅ Quick reporting with doctor-guided interpretation
• ✅ Packages designed by specialists for diabetic care
• ✅ Affordable pricing without compromising quality

🧠 Patient Education – Things You Should Know

❓ What is Diabetes?

Diabetes occurs when the body cannot regulate blood sugar properly, either due to insufficient insulin or resistance to insulin. Over time, high blood sugar can affect the kidneys, heart, nerves, and eyes.

❓ Who Should Take This Panel?

• People with family history of diabetes
• Individuals who are overweight, sedentary, or have high blood pressure
• Newly diagnosed diabetic patients
• People with frequent urination, excessive thirst, fatigue, or unexplained weight changes

❓ How Often Should You Test?

• Diabetic patients: every 6–12 months
• High-risk individuals: once a year

❓ Do I Need to Fast Before the Test?

Yes ✅. 8–12 hours fasting is required for fasting blood sugar, HbA1c, serum creatinine, cholesterol, and triglycerides.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the difference between Basic and Advanced Diabetes Panel?

• The Basic Panel covers essential blood sugar, kidney, and lipid tests.
• The Advanced Panel includes additional tests like insulin, C-peptide, liver enzymes, thyroid, and vitamin B12 for a more comprehensive evaluation.

2. Can I book this panel at home?

• Yes, MedEx Neo Clinic provides home sample collection within Kathmandu Valley.

3. How soon will I get the results?

• Reports are available within 24–48 hours.

4. Is this package suitable for non-diabetic individuals?

• Yes ✅. It’s ideal for high-risk individuals or routine diabetes monitoring.

📌 Summary

The Basic Diabetes Panel by MedEx Neo Clinic provides:

• Blood sugar monitoring (HbA1c, fasting, post-prandial)
• Kidney evaluation (Serum creatinine, Urine R/E, Urine ACR)
• Lipid profile (Total cholesterol & triglycerides)

This package is simple, cost-effective, and ideal for early detection and routine monitoring, ensuring you can manage diabetes and prevent complications effectively.