Why is fasting required for this test ?

Many tests in this package can be done without fasting also but one test which should be done in 12 hours of fasting is Lipid Profile. When we consume food, it gets converted in VLDL and Triglycerides raising their levels in the blood. This will distort the value of Total Cholesterol in the body. Thyroid function is best in the morning when we wake up and therefore this package should be done in the morning around 8 am with 12 hours of fasting. On the night before the test do not eat a heavy meal or consume alcohol. Alcohol will derange the Liver Function Test unless you consume alcohol every day.

What does the HbA1C test measure ?

As we all know, glucose is the sugar present in the blood. When the amount of glucose is more in the blood, the more it binds to haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is the part of the red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. Since the life of the Red Blood Cells is 3 months, this test gives the value of average sugar levels in your body over the last 3 months. This is a much better measure of your sugar levels than Blood Sugar test.

The HbA1c test measures what percentage of your hemoglobin cells are coated with sugar rendering them ineffective in carrying oxygen.

HbA1c readings are reported as a percentage and can be interpreted as below:

Less than 5.7% - Non Diabetic

5.7% to 6.4% - Prediabetic

>= 6.5% - Diabetic

Who should opt for this health checkup package ?

If you are under 35 years of age and in reasonably good health but do not want any surprises in life then this is the package best suited for you. This is a whole body test for young people when diseases start making a place in your body. This package will provide early signs of any debilitating disease and corrective action can be taken in time to prevent you from getting ill. Most of the lifestyle diseases take a long time in developing and if corrective action is taken in time then you can escape those diseases. Diabetes is one of the worst disease and is linked to lifestyle choices and genetic predisposition. If you eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly you can keep this disease at bay. Similarly high blood pressure can be managed if you manage the cholesterol levels and keep your BMI below 25. Destressing activities like yoga and meditation also go a long way in maintaining a healthy blood pressure.

What is to be done if values of tests are out of range ?

The health checkup packages under our MFit programme are not just testing packages. Once your test results are out, you would receive the reports by whatsapp or email. Our MFit coaches will call you to explain the test results to you. If your test results are out of the normal range then you would be given the membership of our health recovery programme called – Journey to Health. In this programme our coaches will set the health goals for you. Personalized diet charts and exercise regimen would be designed. Our coaches will educate, train and motivate you to achieve the health goals. You will be invited to health seminars and physical training sessions. Periodic assessments will be done to check on the improvement in your health. Follow up tests will be done after 3-6 months to measure the progress.

How do MFit packages compare with the health packages of other Labs ?

There are many Labs in the country which offer heavily discounted checkup packages which claim to test many parameters of your health. MFit is very different from those packages as our aim is not to just do the pathological testing for you but to improve your health. The cost of our packages includes the cost of testing, educating, training, monitoring and bringing improvement in your health. MFit packages are result oriented and aimed at making you disease free. Joining the MFit movement will make you a fitter, healthier and happier person. The aim is to reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases in our society.