Can you take acetaminophen before a fasting blood test?
Yes, if you have fever you can take the medicine, however keep your doctor informed
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
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.
For a person without any type of diabetes, blood sugar levels are generally between 70 to 130 mg/dL post 6 hours of meals.
If your sugar levels are 170 then you are considered diabetic and you should consult a doctor immediately.
Yes, doctors do test for diabetes as a part of routine check up specially after the age of 30.
One should not have a level of 160mg/dl consistentely for many days. Show to a doctor immediately to treat your diabetes better.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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