{"title":"Diabetes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"12\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eDiabetes\u003c\/strong\u003e is a chronic medical condition in which the body is unable to properly regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels. This occurs either because the body does not produce enough insulin or because the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that helps glucose enter the body’s cells to be used for energy. When insulin does not work properly, glucose accumulates in the blood, leading to high blood sugar levels. Common symptoms of diabetes include increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, blurred vision, and slow wound healing. If not properly controlled, diabetes can lead to serious health complications. The most common types are \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eType 1 Diabetes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eType 2 Diabetes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Diagnosis is usually done through blood tests such as fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, and oral glucose tolerance tests. Proper management includes a healthy diet, regular exercise, medication, and monitoring blood sugar levels.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hemoglobin-a1c-hba1c","title":"Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis assay is used for the quantitative determination of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) in whole blood, reported as both mmol\/mol (IFCC) and % (DCCT\/NGSP). HbA1c reflects long-term blood glucose control over the past 2 to 3 months and is essential for monitoring diabetes and identifying individuals at risk. It forms through a non-enzymatic reaction between glucose and the N-terminal of the β-chain of hemoglobin A, initially creating a labile form, which then stabilizes as HbA1c. The proportion of HbA1c increases with higher average blood glucose, and since red blood cells live for 100–120 days, HbA1c levels serve as a reliable indicator of long-term glycemic status. Common testing methods include ELISA, chemiluminescence, and immunofluorescence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Enlight","offers":[{"title":"24 TESTS","offer_id":52731126022443,"sku":null,"price":5292.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/1827\/3323\/files\/HBA1C-01.jpg?v=1772864780"},{"product_id":"insulin","title":"Insulin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis assay is intended for the in vitro quantitative determination of insulin in human serum and plasma. It is used to aid in diagnosing disorders of carbohydrate metabolism. Insulin is a peptide hormone with a molecular weight of about 6000 Daltons, secreted by pancreatic beta cells. It consists of two polypeptide chains and is released into the bloodstream in pulses, closely linked to glucose levels. Insulin's main role is to assist glucose uptake in liver, adipose tissue, and muscle, exerting a hypoglycemic effect. Insulin is produced from proinsulin, which is split into insulin and C-peptide before entering the bloodstream. About half of the insulin is metabolized by the liver, while C-peptide is inactivated by the kidneys. The half-life of circulating insulin is 3–5 minutes. Insulin testing is important in cases where non-human insulin therapy may cause anti-insulin antibodies, as it reflects biologically active insulin levels better than C-peptide tests. Disruptions in insulin metabolism can cause diabetes or hypoglycemia. Low insulin levels can result from beta-cell destruction (type I diabetes), decreased synthesis or activity (type II diabetes), or insulin resistance. Excessive, unregulated insulin secretion may cause hypoglycemia, often due to liver or kidney failure or pancreatic tumors. Insulin testing is also vital for monitoring glucose tolerance in pregnancy and early detection of diabetes risk. Common testing methods include ELISA, chemiluminescence, and immunofluorescence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Enlight","offers":[{"title":"12 TESTS","offer_id":52728775999787,"sku":null,"price":4704.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 TESTS","offer_id":52728776032555,"sku":null,"price":9000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/1827\/3323\/files\/INSULIN-01.jpg?v=1772867153"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/1827\/3323\/collections\/Diabetes.jpg?v=1772688054","url":"https:\/\/shop.encorebiomedicals.com\/collections\/diabetes.oembed","provider":"Encore Biomedicals ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}