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Screening for 4 major conditions in a single panel
Yes. Early screening is one of the most effective and cost-efficient strategies for detecting metabolic diseases (including type 2 diabetes mellitus, fatty liver, chronic kidney disease) as they often progress silently for years without causing noticeable symptoms.
Dyslipidemia is characterized by abnormal blood lipid levels, such as elevated LDL cholesterol, reduced HDL cholesterol, or elevated triglycerides. If left untreated, these abnormalities can significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Dyslipidemia often develops without noticeable symptoms. However, when it progresses to cardiovascular disease, the following signs and symptoms may occur:
- Chest pain or chest tightness.
- Shortness of breath.
- Dizziness or lightheadedness.
- Unexplained sweating.
- Persistent fatigue or reduced exercise tolerance.
- Swelling of the ankles, feet, lower legs, thighs, or lower abdomen.
Hypertension places persistent mechanical stress on the arterial walls, leading to gradual damage of the vascular endothelium. This endothelial injury promotes the accumulation of cholesterol and other lipids within the arterial wall, resulting in atherosclerotic plaque formation, narrowing of the arteries, and an increased risk of myocardial infarction.
The effects of hypertension extend beyond the heart and blood vessels. Sustained elevated blood pressure places excessive strain on the kidneys, progressively impairing their filtration capacity and increasing the risk of chronic kidney disease. In addition, damage to the small blood vessels of the retina and brain may lead to vision impairment, cognitive decline, and stroke.
The most common complication is cardiovascular disease, as high blood sugar promotes atherosclerosis, increasing the risk of heart attack, stroke and peripheral artery disease.
Damage to the small blood vessels of the kidneys may result in chronic kidney disease and kidney failure. Injury to the retinal blood vessels can lead to diabetic retinopathy, vision loss or blindness. Peripheral neuropathy may cause numbness or tingling in the hands and feet, increasing the risk of foot ulcers, infections and delayed wound healing.
These complications often develop silently over many years before symptoms become apparent. Early screening allows timely diagnosis, lifestyle modification and appropriate treatment to reduce the risk of long-term complications.
Yes. You can perform a preliminary self-assessment using DIAG’s Risk Prediction Tool for 10-Year Type 2 Diabetes – ModAsian FINDRISC version.
The tool estimates your risk category (low, moderate, high) and your estimated probability of developing type 2 diabetes based on risk factors including age, waist circumference, and other lifestyle characteristics.
Important: Results from this tool are intended for risk estimation only and cannot replace a medical diagnosis. A definitive diagnosis of diabetes or prediabetes requires laboratory testing, such as fasting plasma glucose and HbA1c.
