Question 1

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 2

What is a post-prandial blood glucose test?

Accepted Answer

A post-prandial blood glucose test is done ideally two hours after meals to check how well the body is absorbing glucose from the food.

Question 3

How often do I need to test my blood glucose?

Accepted Answer

If you have type1 diabetes then you need to test it everyday and if you have type 2 diabetes then you can test it once in two days.

Question 4

What are normal blood sugar levels 6 hours after meal?

Accepted Answer

For a person without any type of diabetes, blood sugar levels are generally between 70 to 130 mg/dL post 6 hours of meals.

Question 5

What's the importance of performing a blood glucose test?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

How many hours of fasting is required to test blood sugar level?

Accepted Answer

You are required to fast for 8-12 hours before testing.

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