Can fasting too long affect blood tests?
Yes fasting too long can also result in inaccurate results
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
If your sugar levels are 170 then you are considered diabetic and you should consult a doctor immediately.
If you have type1 diabetes then you need to test it everyday and if you have type 2 diabetes then you can test it once in two days.
One should not have a level of 160mg/dl consistentely for many days. Show to a doctor immediately to treat your diabetes better.
Yes, doctors do test for diabetes as a part of routine check up specially after the age of 30.
Yes excess water intake may interfere with your test results.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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