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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 results
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
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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.
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What's the importance of performing a blood glucose test?
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.
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If your sugar levels are 170 then you are considered diabetic and you should consult a doctor immediately.
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Blood glucose test specifically the fasting sugar needs to be done with 8-12 hours fasting.
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GLUCOSE, FASTING
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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- 10- 12 Hr fasting is required