Question 1

Do doctors test for diabetes during checkups?

Accepted Answer

Yes, doctors do test for diabetes as a part of routine check up specially after the age of 30.

Question 2

Can fasting too long affect blood tests?

Accepted Answer

Yes fasting too long can also result in inaccurate results

Question 3

Does what you eat the day before affect the glucose test?

Accepted Answer

Yes, specially if you have diabetes then foods rich in sugar can spike your blood glucose levels.

Question 4

How do I take a fasting blood sugar test?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

At what blood sugar level should one start medication?

Accepted Answer

Fasting blood sugar tests more than 200mg/dl needs medications and cannot be lowered by lifestyle changes alone

Question 6

How far it is dangerous having fasting blood sugar 160 mg/DL?

Accepted Answer

One should not have a level of 160mg/dl consistentely for many days. Show to a doctor immediately to treat your diabetes better.

Do doctors test for diabetes during checkups?

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