Glucose, fructosamine and HbA1c; as well as tests for the complications of diabetes: total protein, albumin, microalbumin, creatinine, ketones and non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA)
The number of people living with diabetes is already high, and worldwide incidence of the disease is set to double within the next 25 years.
Early diagnosis and effective treatment are the keys to controlling the disease.
Diabetes is placing a real burden on healthcare systems worldwide.
Last year, 2.3 million patients were registered with diabetes in the UK alone.
Around 8% of the total healthcare budget in the UK is spent on diabetes, as it is a chronic and debilitating disease.
Screening tests and regular check-ups are necessary to keep abreast of the rising incidence and the chronic progression of the disease.
"There is now extensive evidence on the optimal management of diabetes, offering the opportunity of improving the immediate and long-term quality of life of those with the condition".
"Unfortunately such optimal management is not reaching many, perhaps the majority, of the people who could benefit." - International Diabetes Federation, 2005.
Glucose, fructosamine and HbA1c are the routine tests for diabetic check-ups.
Blood glucose gives a 'snapshot' of the current glucose level.
Fructosamine helps identify diabetic control over the last 3-4 weeks, whereas HbA1c reflects longer-term blood glucose control (2-3 months).
Since many diabetics only have two check-ups per year, the HbA1c measurement is of the utmost importance.
Randox offers the complete range of diabetes tests, which can help ensure comprehensive patient assessment and in turn enables proper treatment to help keep the silent killer in check.
