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The Diabetes Education & Lab Tests Panel 1 panel contains 4 tests with 25 biomarkers.

 

Lab tests

  • Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
  • Glucose Tolerance Test, 2 Specimens (75g)
  • Hemoglobin A1c (HgbA1C)

The Diabetes Self Management Education Program

The Diabetes Self Management Education Program is for people who either have pre-diabetes, diabetes or are caretakers of people with diabetes. 

From better nutrition and encouraging regular physical activity to understand medicine and managing your health, this program is designed to support behavioral change resulting in better blood glucose control. 

The sessions are conducted by Certified Diabetes Educators (CDE’s) and adhere to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) program guidelines and include the following sessions.

DSME Session 1

Making Sense of Diabetes: An Introduction

  • What is Type 1 Diabetes
  • What is Type 2 Diabetes
  • Insulin resistance
  • How insulin works
  • Gestational diabetes

 

DSME Session 2

Healthy Eating and Diabetes (Parts 1 and 2)

  • Food and blood glucose dynamics
  • Food types and examples
  • Meal planning
  • Carbohydrate counting
  • Food labels
  • Heart healthy eating
  • Goal setting
  • Food log/diary considerations

 

DSME Session 3

Being Active with Diabetes

  • How regular exercise affects the body
  • How to start an exercise program
  • Planning your exercise program
  • How much exercise a PWD should get each week
  • Physical activity Considerations

 

DSME Session 4

Monitoring: Making Sense of the Numbers

  • Checking your blood glucose
  • Normal blood glucose ranges
  • Understanding the A1C test and A1C goals
  • Know when to test your blood glucose
  • Understanding hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia

 

DSME Session 5

Diabetes and Medications

  • Why diabetes medicines are important
  • Classification and name overview
  • Know name and dose of your medication
  • Possible side elects
  • Oral medications
  • Types of insulin and considerations
  • Other diabetes medications

 

DSME Session 6

Getting Through the Tough Spots: Diabetes and Problem Solving

  • 3 factors that can raise blood glucose
  • Rules to follow when you’re ill
  • What to do when having dental work/surgery
  • Travel tips
  • Common causes of Hypoglycemia and actions to take

 

DSME Session 7

Healthy Coping and Diabetes: Reducing Stress

  • Understand how stress or depression affects blood glucose
  • Identifying and anticipating stressful situations
  • Identifying solutions for stressful situations or change in routine
  • Case studies and situational exercises
  • Goal setting, using the S.M.A.R.T. model
  • The Ten Commandments of managing stress
  • Partnering with your health team

 

DSME Session 8

Complications and Diabetes: Reducing your Risks

  • Preventive screenings for your eyes, feet
  • List some complications of uncontrolled diabetes
  • Know how often you should check your feet
  • Behaviors that can prevent complications from diabetes
  • Taking care of you and your diabetes – Talking to your Doctor
  • Pregnancy planning and your diabetes

 

DSME Session 9

Managing Your Diabetes – A Summary

  • Controlling your diabetes – It’s more than just sugar
  • Diabetes and your heart – Blood pressure and cholesterol
  • The ABC’s of diabetes

 

DSME Session 10

Diabetes and Hypoglycemia

  • What is hypoglycemia
  • Common signs and symptoms
  • 2 causes of low blood glucose
  • Hypoglycemia treatments
  • Ways in which to lower your risk of hypoglycemia

The following is a list of what is included in the item above. Click the test(s) below to view what biomarkers are measured along with an explanation of what the biomarker is measuring.

Also known as: Chem 12, Chemistry Panel, Chemistry Screen, CMP, Complete Metabolic Panel, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel CMP, SMA 12, SMA 20

Albumin

Albumin is a protein made by the liver. A serum albumin test measures the amount of this protein in the clear liquid portion of the blood.

Albumin/Globulin Ratio

The ratio of albumin to globulin (A/G ratio) is calculated from measured albumin and calculated globulin (total protein - albumin). Normally, there is a little more albumin than globulins, giving a normal A/G ratio of slightly over 1. Because disease states affect the relative amounts of albumin and globulin, the A/G ratio may provide a clue as to the cause of the change in protein levels. A low A/G ratio may reflect overproduction of globulins, such as seen in multiple myeloma or autoimmune diseases, or underproduction of albumin, such as may occur with cirrhosis, or selective loss of albumin from the circulation, as may occur with kidney disease (nephrotic syndrome). A high A/G ratio suggests underproduction of immunoglobulins as may be seen in some genetic deficiencies and in some leukemias. More specific tests, such as liver enzyme tests and serum protein electrophoresis, must be performed to make an accurate diagnosis. With a low total protein that is due to plasma expansion (dilution of the blood), the A/G ratio will typically be normal because both albumin and globulin will be diluted to the same extent.

Alkaline Phosphatase

Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is a protein found in all body tissues. Tissues with higher amounts of ALP include the liver, bile ducts, and bone.

Alt

Alanine transaminase (ALT) is an enzyme found in the highest amounts in the liver. Injury to the liver results in release of the substance into the blood.

AST

AST (aspartate aminotransferase) is an enzyme found in high amounts in liver, heart, and muscle cells. It is also found in lesser amounts in other tissues.

Bilirubin, Total

Bilirubin is a yellowish pigment found in bile, a fluid made by the liver. A small amount of older red blood cells are replaced by new blood cells every day. Bilirubin is left after these older blood cells are removed. The liver helps break down bilirubin so that it can be removed from the body in the stool.

Bun/Creatinine Ratio

A ratio between a person’s BUN and blood creatinine to help determine what is causing these concentrations to be higher than normal. The ratio of BUN to creatinine is usually between 10:1 and 20:1. An increased ratio may be due to a condition that causes a decrease in the flow of blood to the kidneys, such as congestive heart failure or dehydration. It may also be seen with increased protein, from gastrointestinal bleeding, or increased protein in the diet. The ratio may be decreased with liver disease (due to decrease in the formation of urea) and malnutrition.

Calcium

You have more calcium in your body than any other mineral. Calcium has many important jobs. The body stores more than 99 percent of its calcium in the bones and teeth to help make and keep them strong. The rest is throughout the body in blood, muscle and the fluid between cells. Your body needs calcium to help muscles and blood vessels contract and expand, to secrete hormones and enzymes and to send messages through the nervous system.

Carbon Dioxide

CO2 is carbon dioxide. Measures the amount of carbon dioxide in the liquid part of your blood, called the serum. In the body, most of the CO2 is in the form of a substance called bicarbonate (HCO3-). Therefore, the CO2 blood test is really a measure of your blood bicarbonate level.

Chloride

Chloride is a type of electrolyte. It works with other electrolytes such as potassium, sodium, and carbon dioxide (CO2). These substances help keep the proper balance of body fluids and maintain the body's acid-base balance. This is a measure of the amount of chloride in the fluid portion (serum) of the blood.

Creatinine

The creatinine blood test measures the level of creatinine in the blood. This test is done to see how well your kidneys work.

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Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a test used to check how well the kidneys are working. Specifically, it estimates how much blood passes through the glomeruli each minute. Glomeruli are the tiny filters in the kidneys that filter waste from the blood.

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Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a test used to check how well the kidneys are working. Specifically, it estimates how much blood passes through the glomeruli each minute. Glomeruli are the tiny filters in the kidneys that filter waste from the blood.

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Globulin

Globulins is the collective term for most blood proteins other than albumin. Identifying the types of globulins can help diagnose certain disorders. Globulins are roughly divided into three groups: alpha, beta, and gamma globulins. Gamma globulines include various types of antibodies such as immunoglobulins (Ig) M, G, and A.

Glucose

A blood glucose test measures the amount of a sugar called glucose in a sample of your blood. Glucose is a major source of energy for most cells of the body, including those in the brain. The hormones insulin and glucagon help control blood glucose levels.

Potassium

Potassium is a mineral that the body needs to work normally. It helps nerves and muscles communicate. It also helps move nutrients into cells and waste products out of cells. A diet rich in potassium helps to offset some of sodium's harmful effects on blood pressure.

Protein, Total

The total protein is the total amount of two classes of proteins, albumin and globulin that are found in the fluid portion of your blood. Proteins are important parts of all cells and tissues. Your albumin helps prevent fluid from leaking out of blood vessels and your globulins are an important part of your immune system.

Sodium

Sodium is a substance that the body needs to work properly it is vital to normal body processes, including nerve and muscle function

Urea Nitrogen (Bun)

BUN stands for blood urea nitrogen. Urea nitrogen is what forms when protein breaks down. BUN measures the amount of urea nitrogen in the blood.

Also known as: Glucose Tolerance Test 2 Specimens 75g

2 Hour Specimen

Fasting Specimen

Also known as: A1c, Glycated Hemoglobin, Glycohemoglobin, Glycosylated Hemoglobin, HA1c, HbA1c, Hemoglobin A1c, Hemoglobin A1c HgbA1C, Hgb A1c

Hemoglobin A1c

The A1c test evaluates the average amount of glucose in the blood over the last 2 to 3 months. It does this by measuring the concentration of glycated (also often called glycosylated) hemoglobin A1c. Hemoglobin is an oxygen-transporting protein found inside red blood cells (RBCs). There are several types of normal hemoglobin, but the predominant form – about 95-98% – is hemoglobin A. As glucose circulates in the blood, some of it spontaneously binds to hemoglobin A. The hemoglobin molecules with attached glucose are called glycated hemoglobin. The higher the concentration of glucose in the blood, the more glycated hemoglobin is formed. Once the glucose binds to the hemoglobin, it remains there for the life of the red blood cell – normally about 120 days. The predominant form of glycated hemoglobin is referred to as HbA1c or A1c. A1c is produced on a daily basis and slowly cleared from the blood as older RBCs die and younger RBCs (with non-glycated hemoglobin) take their place. This test is used to monitor treatment in someone who has been diagnosed with diabetes. It helps to evaluate how well their glucose levels have been controlled by treatment over time. This test may be used to screen for and diagnose diabetes or risk of developing diabetes. In 2010, clinical practice guidelines from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) stated that A1c may be added to fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) as an option for diabetes screening and diagnosis. For monitoring purposes, an A1c of less than 7% indicates good glucose control and a lower risk of diabetic complications for the majority of diabetics. However, in 2012, the ADA and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) issued a position statement recommending that the management of glucose control in type 2 diabetes be more "patient-centered." Data from recent studies have shown that low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can cause complications and that people with risk of severe hypoglycemia, underlying health conditions, complications, and a limited life expectancy do not necessarily benefit from having a stringent goal of less than 7% for their A1c. The statement recommends that people work closely with their doctor to select a goal that reflects each person's individual health status and that balances risks and benefits.
*Process times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. The lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.

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