Random Blood Sugar (RBS) Test in Chandigarh - Price & Details

PharmEasy Labs offer RBS tests and many other diagnostic tests that can easily be booked through the PharmEasy app or by visiting the website. All tests come at great discounts. Since the technicians who run the analyses and the pathologists who verify the reports are highly skilled, there are never any errors in the reports. You can get tested at home and have the reports delivered by email.

Glucose is the main source of energy, and we get it from food. Our body converts dietary carbohydrates into glucose, which enters the blood and is then transported to all parts of the body through the bloodstream. All cells and tissues in the body absorb glucose from the blood to use as fuel.

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas. Insulin plays an important role in maintaining blood glucose levels. If insulin secretion is insufficient or not used properly, blood glucose levels increase.

High blood glucose levels cause diabetes mellitus, a group of diseases that include-

• Type 2 diabetes: A chronic condition that affects the way our body regulates and uses sugar (glucose) as a fuel. Type 2 diabetes can be managed by antidiabetic medications, proper diet, exercise, and insulin therapy. It can last for years or be lifelong.

•  Type 1 diabetes: A chronic condition when the pancreas produces very low or no insulin, and appears in adolescence. Type 1 diabetes cannot be cured and can damage the organs. In addition to diet, and exercise, insulin therapy is needed to maintain normal blood sugar levels.

•  Prediabetes: This condition can lead to type 2 diabetes, but not inevitable. Proper exercise, lifestyle changes, and medications can help or reverse prediabetes and insulin resistance.

• Gestational diabetes: This type of diabetes occurs during pregnancy. Women with gestational diabetes are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes later in life. Babies may be at greater risk of developing obesity and diabetes later in life.

Doctors use RBS testing to diagnose diabetes at its commencement and initiate early treatment.

Doctors recommend RBS test if someone has the symptoms of diabetes such as:

• Increased thirst, hunger, and dry mouth
• Frequent urination (especially during the night)
• Tiredness
• Blurred vision
• Unintentional weight loss
• Numbness or tingling sensation in the extremities
• Frequent infections, such as thrush, skin infections, and bladder infections (cystitis)

Random blood sugar testing helps in monitoring sugar levels, which can aid people with diabetes avoid future complications.

Fasting is not needed before having a random blood sugar test. Inform your doctor beforehand,  if you are on any treatment because some medicines are responsible for high sugar levels.

During the RBS Test

The phlebotomist will arrive at your home with a vein finder which makes locating the vein in your arm easy. A bit of your blood will be drawn and collected in a sterilised container. Thorough hygiene is maintained during the process.