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Is glucose testing the same as a blood sugar test?
Is glucose testing the same as a blood sugar test?
Is glucose testing the same as a blood sugar test?
Yes they are same until you are referring to consumption of glucose test which is done during random or post prandial.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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Is a blood sugar of 135 high?
Yes, It is high and falls under the category diabetes
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
What does fasting blood sugar mean?
A fasting blood sugar test means that a person gives his/her blood sample while they are fasting to detect diabetes and prediabetes.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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 12 Dec 2024
What is the purpose of fasting in a fasting plasma glucose test?
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
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
How to cheat a fasting blood sugar if you are diabetic?
One cannot cheat if you are a diabetic
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
GLUCOSE, FASTING
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
- Reports: Same Day
- 10- 12 Hr fasting is required