Which blood tests need to be fasting?
Blood glucose test specifically the fasting sugar needs to be done with 8-12 hours fasting.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
If your sugar levels are 170 then you are considered diabetic and you should consult a doctor immediately.
The best time to test blood sugar is between 6 AM to 8 AM in the morning before breakfast.
The importance of performing a blood glucose test is that we get to know how much blood glucose levels are present in the blood stream.
Fasting blood sugar tests more than 200mg/dl needs medications and cannot be lowered by lifestyle changes alone
You can order the test from Apollo23/7 Lab Test. The phlebotomist will come and collect your blood sample from which the lab test will be derived
Last updated on 09 May 2023
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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