Haptoglobin Genetic Test

Diabetes is the condition in which the body does not properly process the food we eat into glucose, or sugar, for our bodies to use for energy.

When you have diabetes, your body either doesn't make enough insulin or can't use its own insulin efficiently. This causes sugars to build up in your blood.

Prediabetes occurs when blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be identified as diabetes.

The Hp gene is responsible for producing a protein that is critical in removing iron from the blood.

If the extra iron is not removed, it can cause oxidative stress and inflammation in the circulatory system.

This is the cause of increased risk for heart attack and stroke for people with certain gene variants.

Progression from prediabetes to diabetes isn't inevitable - certain lifestyle changes can bring your blood sugar back to normal.

These changes include eating healthy foods, incorporating physical activity in your daily routine and maintaining a healthy weight.

Some individuals with diabetes can also make dietary changes that allow them to maintain normal sugar levels without medications.

Our test determines your Haptoglobin Genotype which provides your physician with important information to help lower your risk of heart attack or stroke.

Your genotype significantly influences the recommended treatment, for example, the ability to engage in Vitamin E therapy.

40% of people have the Haptoglobin (Hp2) 2-2 gene variant, and those with diabetes are at a 500% increased risk of heart attack or stroke.