How long must a patient fast before the fasting test for diabetes?
A person should fast 8-12 hours before giving the test.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
It indicates that you are non diabetic.
Fasting glucose and HBA1C are the best tests for detecting diabetes.
Fasting means that you have had nothing to eat or drink (except water) for 8 to 12 hours before the test. This will yeild best results and detect whether you have diabetes or not
One should exercise regularly or brisk walk for 45mins per day along with diet restrictions in which refined sugars should not be consumed. The doctor might also prescribe you medications to lower blood glucose levels.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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