Is fasting glucose the same as A1C?
No, they are not the same.
Last updated on 29 Mar 2023
No, A1C blood test can be given even without fasting.
Eating before A1C test wont affect the results.
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.
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.
It is possible to have high A1C levels without diabetes in rare cases. Iron, folate etc can also increase HBA1C levels.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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