Do you have to fast for an A1C blood test?
No, A1C blood test can be given even without fasting.
Last updated on 29 Mar 2023
It means that your body is storing glucose in the blood stream and you are probably asymtomatic.However, since you fall under prediabetes you are advised to take your medicines on time and perform regular exercises to keep your blood glucose levels under control.
The best time would be in the morning or evening.
The difference is A1C is the mean average for 3 months of control of blood sugar levels. Whereas fasting blood sugar levels are of the same day.
Fasting blood sugar (in the morning, before eating) should be Less than 100 mg/dL. 1-2 hours after a meal should be Less than 140 mg/dL. And 2-3 hours after eating should be Less than 100 mg/dL
It can be done at anytime before or after meals.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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