Test for diabetes

Diabetes Tests

Fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test

The FPG blood test measures your blood glucose level at a single point in time. For the most reliable results, it is best to have this test in the morning, after you fast for at least 8 hours. Fasting means having nothing to eat or drink except sips of water.

Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)

The OGTT is a more expensive test and is not as easy to give.

Hemoglobin A1c Test

A simple blood test, the A1c ("glycosylated hemoglobin") is done on a sample of blood taken from a finger-stick or from a small vial of it drawn from your arm. Not to be confused with the daily at-home monitoring that allows some people with diabetes

to measure their blood sugars in the moment,

the A1c test paints a picture of your average blood sugar level for the past 3 months.

Symptoms of Diabetes

What are the symptoms of diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes symptoms often appear suddenly and include:



High levels of sugar in the blood and urine

Frequent urination

Hunger

Thirst

Weight loss

Weakness

Tiredness

Mood swings

Nausea

Vomiting



Type 2 diabetes symptoms include thirst and regular need to urinate, tiredness, irritability and nausea. Skin infections, blurry vision, tingling or dry skin are also relatively common symptoms.

What is Diabetes ?

what is diabetes?  

To answer that, you first need to understand the role of insulin in your body.

When you eat, your body turns food into sugars, or glucose. At that point, your pancreas is supposed to release insulin.  Insulin serves as a “key” to open your cells, 

to allow the glucose to enter -- and allow you to use the glucose for energy.  



But with diabetes, this system does not work.This causes sugars to build up in the blood.

Diabetes can cause serious health complications including heart disease, blindness,

kidney failure, and lower-extremity amputations.  



Diabetes is becoming increasingly more common throughout the world, due to increased obesity -which can lead to metabolic syndrome or pre-diabetes leading to higher incidences of type 2 diabetes.

How to prevent cancer

Cancer prevention

Cancer prevention is action taken to lower the risk of getting cancer. This can include maintaining a healthy lifestyle, avoiding exposure to known cancer-causing substances, and taking medicines or vaccines that can prevent cancer from developing.

How to prevent cancer

1. Don't use tobacco

2. Eat a healthy diet

3. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.

4. Protect yourself from the sun

5. Get immunized

6. Avoid risky behaviors

7. Get regular medical care

Cancer -Test and Treatments

Tests to Find and Diagnose Cancer

Screening increases the chances of detecting certain cancers early, when they are most likely to be curable.



Biopsy

The procedure that takes out a piece of the lump, or a sample for testing is called a biopsy.



Endoscopy Procedures

Endoscopy is a medical procedure where a doctor puts a tube-like instrument into the body to look inside.



X-rays and Other Radiographic Tests for Cancer



Treatments



* Surgical Removal

* Radiotherepy

* Chemotherepy

Early Signs of Cancer

Early signs of cancer 

* Obvious change in the size, colour, shape, or thickness of a wart, mole, or mouth sore.

* Thickening or lump in the breast, or elsewhere.

* Unusual bleeding or discharge.

* Coughing-up blood

* Persistent headaches

* Unexplained loss of weight or appetite

* Chronic pain in bones

* Persistent fatigue, nausea, or vomiting

What is Cancer and its Effects

Cancer

Cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue.

Osteosarcoma

A type of bone cancer that begins in the cells that form bones.

Carcinoma

Carcinoma is a type of cancer that starts in cells that make up the skin or the tissue lining organs, such as the liver or kidneys

Lymphoma

A cancer of the lymphatic system.

Leukemia

A cancer of blood-forming tissues, hindering the body's ability to fight infection.