complete blood test is part of a routine physical examination or medical examination. A complete blood test can help detect certain diseases (in the preclinical stage) before they show symptoms. Through a complete blood test, certain diseases can be prevented from occurring, or treated at a very early stage.

Fasting before a blood test means that the patient is asked not to eat or drink anything other than water before the blood test. However, not all blood tests require fasting before the test, usually if it does, it is only for a short period of time.

Glucose is a very important compound for the body, the main source of energy for all cells of the body as well as human life activities. Blood glucose index helps us assess the concentration of glucose in the blood, thereby serving as a basis for diagnosing and monitoring the treatment of diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease related to hormonal disorders, characterized by increased blood glucose levels and impaired carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism. When suffering from type 2 diabetes, patients are at risk of kidney, eye, nerve, and cardiovascular diseases. Due to such serious complications, the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes is extremely important for timely treatment.

There is no cure for type 2 diabetes, but weight loss, a good diet, and exercise can help control the disease. If diet and exercise are not enough to control your blood sugar levels, you may need diabetes medication or insulin therapy.

Type 1 diabetes (formerly known as insulin-dependent diabetes) is a disease in which the beta cells of the islets of pancreas (insulin-secreting cells) are destroyed, causing insulin deficiency and requiring the use of an external source of insulin.

To avoid complications during the treatment of diabetes with insulin, patients need to consult their doctors carefully, should not use it arbitrarily, combine a reasonable diet, rest with regular exercise to improve the body's resistance to help treat the disease in the best way and can bring high efficiency.

Gestational diabetes is a common disease that many mothers encounter. If not well controlled, the disease can endanger the lives of both the mother and the fetus. Problems in children born to mothers with gestational diabetes also need attention.

The rate of children with diabetes in Vietnam is increasing and is very difficult to treat. Diabetes in children is usually type 1, accounting for about 90% of children with diabetes. This condition is often due to genetics, insulin synthesis disorders or insulin production disorders and is congenital.

From this month onwards, a 24-week pregnant woman is expected to gain about 450 grams per week. The father can already hear the baby's heartbeat by placing his ear on his wife's belly. The doctor will conduct a gestational diabetes test for pregnant women at 24 - 28 weeks.

Gestational diabetes is defined as glucose intolerance that occurs during pregnancy. It has long been recognized that gestational diabetes can cause complications for both mother and fetus. However, the effects of mild gestational diabetes on the fetus and mother are not well understood.