Plain-English guides to understanding your health reports, written for Indian patients.
A TSH between 4.5 and 10 mIU/L with normal T3 and T4 is called subclinical hypothyroidism - here is what this diagnosis means, whether you need treatment, and how often to monitor.
Read more →A serum creatinine between 1.2 and 1.5 mg/dL is above the standard upper limit for many adults - here is what it means, why context matters enormously, and what to do next.
Read more →An SGPT (ALT) value between 50 and 100 IU/L is the most common mildly elevated liver enzyme result - here is what it means, what usually causes it, and when to investigate further.
Read more →A fasting blood glucose between 100 and 125 mg/dL is the impaired fasting glucose range - here is what each value means, how it relates to your HbA1c, and what to do next.
Read more →An HbA1c of 6.5% or higher is the diagnostic threshold for type 2 diabetes - here is what each value in this range means, what to expect next, and what you can still do about it.
Read more →An HbA1c between 5.7 and 6.4 puts you in the prediabetes zone - here is exactly what each number in that range means, whether it is reversible, and what to do next.
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