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Can fasting too long affect blood tests?
Can fasting too long affect blood tests?
Can fasting too long affect blood tests?
Yes fasting too long can also result in inaccurate resultsLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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How far it is dangerous having fasting blood sugar 160 mg/DL?
One should not have a level of 160mg/dl consistentely for many days. Show to a doctor immediately to treat your diabetes better.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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At what blood sugar level should one start medication?
Fasting blood sugar tests more than 200mg/dl needs medications and cannot be lowered by lifestyle changes aloneLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What is a post-prandial blood glucose test?
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.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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How do I take a fasting blood sugar test?
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
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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 09 Dec 2024
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GLUCOSE, FASTING
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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- 10- 12 Hr fasting is required