Diabetes & Metabolic Blood Panel

Comprehensive diabetes and metabolic blood testing including fasting plasma glucose, HbA1c, oral glucose tolerance testing, and insulin levels. Used to diagnose and monitor diabetes, prediabetes, and insulin resistance.

Arden Endocrinology offers a full range of diabetes and metabolic blood testing services, designed to detect, diagnose, and monitor conditions affecting blood sugar regulation and metabolic health. Testing is overseen by specialist endocrinologists with expertise in diabetes management. The core diabetes blood panel typically includes fasting plasma glucose (FPG), which measures blood sugar after an overnight fast of at least 8 hours, and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c), which reflects average blood glucose levels over the preceding 2 to 3 months. HbA1c is widely used for both diagnosis and ongoing monitoring of glycaemic control in established diabetes. For patients where fasting glucose or HbA1c results are borderline or inconclusive, the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) provides a dynamic assessment. You will consume a standardised glucose drink and have blood drawn at intervals over 2 hours, revealing how well your body responds to a glucose load — the key measure for diagnosing prediabetes and gestational diabetes. Insulin level testing can be added to evaluate insulin secretion capacity and insulin resistance, providing insight into the underlying metabolic mechanism rather than just the blood glucose result. This is particularly valuable in younger patients, those with suspected type 1 diabetes, or patients being assessed for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Random plasma glucose testing, which can be performed at any time regardless of meals, is available for initial screening. All blood tests are processed through accredited laboratories with rapid turnaround. Results are reviewed by the endocrinologist during a follow-up consultation, where a management plan — including lifestyle modifications, medications, or referral for continuous glucose monitoring — will be discussed.