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Check Ups for Chronic Degenerative Diseases Detection

When we refer to chronic degenerative diseases, we mean conditions that develop gradually over time and can slowly affect the body — such as those related to blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, heart health, or kidney function.

 

They often progress quietly and without obvious symptoms. By the time signs appear, they may have been present for a while.

 

Our check ups focus on identifying early warning signs, so you can take action with clear medical guidance and a follow up plan if needed.

 

Preventive care remains the most effective approach.

Explore the list and select the check up to view full details.

Comprehensive Diabetes

Sugar levels do send signals… they just rarely come with drama. We’re so used to hearing about it that many people assume that if something were wrong, it would feel obvious and intense. But it doesn’t always work that way.

 

Sometimes the only thing that changes is your day-to-day: you feel more tired, have unusual cravings, get hungry at odd hours, feel thirstier, wake up more at night to use the bathroom… or you just feel “off” and explain it away as stress, lack of sleep, or routine.

 

The real risk isn’t having a bad day. The real risk is normalizing months of subtle signals and continuing to guess. Because when you finally find out, what weighs on you isn’t the result—it’s thinking, “I wish I had checked sooner.”

 

The Comprehensive Diabetes Assessment is designed for exactly that: to give you quick clarity about your glucose metabolism and your kidney function—even if you don’t have symptoms. 

 

 

What this package is and who it’s for

The Comprehensive Diabetes Assessment is built to answer three key questions:

 

  1. What is my blood sugar today?
  2. What has it been like over the past few months (even if I feel fine)?
  3. How are my kidneys—often the first place where sugar imbalance takes a toll?

 

This is not “just a glucose test.” It evaluates your glucose metabolism with more context (glucose + HbA1c + insulin) and reviews kidney health with sensitive markers—all interpreted by a physician who translates results into clear next steps.

 

 

This is for you if:

  • You want to detect or rule out prediabetes/diabetes with a more complete picture
  • You have a family history of diabetes, high blood pressure, or kidney disease
  • You’ve been told your sugar is “borderline” or you’re under follow-up
  • You notice fatigue, excessive thirst, unusual hunger, dizziness, or urinary changes
  • You’re struggling to lose weight and suspect a metabolic cause

 

 

 

What this checkup can help detect early

  • If your blood sugar is currently elevated (a snapshot of today)
  • If your sugar has been elevated over the past 2–3 months (not just “a bad day”)
  • If your body is producing excess insulin to compensate (a sign consistent with insulin resistance)
  • Early warning signs of kidney dysfunction (before symptoms appear)
  • Whether lifestyle, treatment, or further testing should be adjusted—with medical guidance

 

 

 

What’s included

This package gives you a more complete picture: where you are today, how you’ve been over time, and how your kidneys are functioning:

  • Quantitative glucose (blood glucose):

Your sugar level at that moment 

  • Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c):

Your average blood sugar over the past 2–3 months 

  • Total insulin:

Helps assess whether your body is overworking to keep sugar levels stable 

  • Cystatin C (blood test):

A sensitive marker for early kidney function changes 

  • Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR):

Indicates how well your kidneys are filtering 

  • General medicine consultation:

Where everything comes together—medical history, symptoms, clear interpretation, and next steps (lifestyle, monitoring, or further evaluation)

 

 

 

Check the preparation guide for your check-up here.

 

 

 

 

 

Make it easy: leave your contact information and we’ll help you schedule

Turn your check-up into your annual health habit.

 

 

3 common things this check-up may help detect or monitor

1) Prediabetes or diabetes

When your body begins losing control over blood sugar—or has already lost it.

  • Why it goes unnoticed: It often doesn’t hurt and is mistaken for stress or fatigue
  • How this package helps:
    • Glucose shows your current level
    • HbA1c shows your 2–3 month average
    • Medical consultation clarifies meaning and next steps

 

2) Insulin resistance (when your body “works overtime”)

Your body produces more insulin to keep sugar stable.

  • Why it goes unnoticed: Symptoms are vague and easy to normalize
  • How this package helps:
    Total insulin, combined with glucose and HbA1c, can raise early flags and guide next steps

 

 

3) Early kidney damage or kidney function under monitoring

The kidneys are often the first to be affected because they filter large volumes of blood.

  • Why it goes unnoticed: Kidneys compensate silently and don’t cause pain early on
  • How this package helps:
    • Cystatin C provides a sensitive early reading
    • eGFR estimates filtration efficiency
    • Medical consultation defines whether monitoring is enough or further evaluation is needed

 

Pulmonary Assessment

 

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  • Hospitals where it applies: Cozumel, Playa del Carmen.
  • Validity: As of December 31, 2025
  • Applies to the General Public
  • Includes:
    • Spirometry
    • Chest X-Ray
    • General Medicine Consultation for Results Interpretation
       
  • Price: $1,300 MXN

 

What is it for?

  • Evaluates lung health and breathing capacity.
  • Detects asthma, COPD, bronchitis, and post-infectious sequelae.
  • Reviews cardiothoracic structure and potential abnormalities.

 

Common uses

  • Screening/monitoring of chronic respiratory diseases (asthma, COPD).
  • Evaluation after prolonged respiratory infections and in people with a smoking history.
  • Pre-operative or pre-exertion respiratory assessment.

 

Preparation — Imaging & Spirometry

  • Imaging: no fasting; wear comfortable clothing without clasps or metal on the torso; avoid lotions, perfumes, or powders on the chest and underarms.
  • Spirometry: avoid smoking and coffee/tea/energy drinks for at least 4 hours beforehand; do not use bronchodilators unless instructed by your physician; wear clothing that doesn’t restrict breathing.
  • Bring prior respiratory studies (if available) and report symptoms such as cough, fatigue, or shortness of breath.

 

Take care of your breathing health

Schedule through the form. Our front desk will contact you to confirm your visit and answer any questions.

 

 

 

Comprehensive Bone Assessment

 

  • Hospitals where it applies: Cozumel
  • Validity: As of December 31, 2025
  • Applies to the General Public
  • Includes:
    • Bone Densitometry (DEXA Scan)
    • Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist Consultation for Results Interpretation
       
  • Price: $2,300 MXN

This test measures your bone mineral density to help identify bone loss or risk factors for conditions like osteoporosis. It’s especially useful for individuals with a family history, postmenopausal women, or those with lifestyle or medical risk factors such as inactivity, smoking, or long-term use of certain medications. Includes a consultation with an orthopedic specialist to review and explain your results.