Can a blood test for sugar show that a woman is pregnant?
No, it is not possible to detect pregnancy while perfoming blood test for sugar
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
It is done to diagnose diabetes such as fasting glucose. However, post prandial is done after 2 hours to check how the body stores sugar in muscles after food consumption after 2 hours.
Get the test done and if your fasting levels are more than 140mg/dl then consult with a diabetologist
Avoid eating high sugar foods and drinks a night before the test for sugar not to spike and one gets a normal glucose test.
The glucose intolerance test may take upto 3 hours to complete fully.
Avoid eating high sugar foods and refined carbs for atleast a week before the test and glucose test will usually come normal
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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