Is fasting glucose the same as A1C?
No, they are not the same.
Last updated on 29 Mar 2023
It is possible to have high A1C levels without diabetes in rare cases. Iron, folate etc can also increase HBA1C levels.
Both are accurate. A1C gives the control for 3 months whereas fasting glucose will give the results for that particular day.
It can be done at anytime before or after meals.
A1C cannot be lowered overnight
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
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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