GLUCOSE (Blood Sugar): FBS = Fasting blood sugar Normal range = 60 – 90 mg/dl Target Range = 80 – 110 mg/dl PPBS = Post Prandial Blood glucose Normal range = 80 – 140 mg/dl Target range = 80 – 160 mg/dl Checks for blood sugar levels due to insulin resistance or lack of insulin. RBS = Random Blood Sugar Normal = 80 – 140 mg/dl HbA1c = Hemoglobin A1c Normal range = 4.0 – 6.0 percent Target range = 5.5 – 8.0 percent Checks the average blood sugar over the last three months. LIPIDS (Blood Fats): Total Cholesterol Normal Range = 0 – 199 mg/dl Checks levels, which can increase the risk for vascular problems. LDL = Low density lipoprotein Normal range = 0 – 99 mg/dl HDL = High density lipoprotein Normal range = 45 – 85 mg/dl Checks for higher levels which can lower the risk of heart disease. TGL = Triglycerides Normal range = 0 – 150 mg/dl Checks levels, which can increase the risk of heart disease. Tends to be higher if blood sugars are elevated. PROTEIN Urine Micro albumin Normal range = 0 – 30 mg/dl Urine tests which checks kidney function. Best done after rest (i.e. first morning’s urine). Results may be skewed with mensturation, urinary tract infections or contaminated specimens. Creatinine Normal range = 0.6 – 1.5 mg/dl Blood test which checks kidney function. BUN = Blood urea nitrogen Normal range = 6 – 25 mg/dl Blood test which checks kidney function. OTHERS Ketones – blood or urine Normal range = negative Check for ketone bodies related to severe insulin deficiency. Used to diagnose a condition called diabetic ketoacidosis – usually found with Type 1 diabetes and/or extremely elevated blood sugars. BP = Blood pressure Systolic – 90 to 140 mm. of Hg. Diastolic – 70 to 90 mm. of Hg. Your Doctor will monitor and help you to control these levels helping to lower your disease risk.

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