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DIABETES PROFILE

Who is the profile for?

The profile is recommended for diabetics, patients with suspected diabetes, as well as, all patients above 45 years of age (every 3 years) in order to exclude diabetes.

The profile includes the following tests: Glucose, HbA1c

IT IS WORTH TO KNOW:

Around 5% of world population suffers from diabetes with 95% being type 2 diabetes. 50% of people suffering from type 2 diabetes is unaware of their illness.

The symptoms that might suggest diabetes are:

  • frequent or increased urination, especially at night
  • excessive thirst
  • excessive sweating
  • sudden loss of weight
  • excessive hunger
  • nausea
  • dry mouth
  • dry skin and skin infections
  • fatigue
  • blurred vision
  • genital itching or thrush
  • breath that smells like acetone (nail polish remover)