Do you have to fast for an A1C blood test?
No, A1C blood test can be given even without fasting.
Last updated on 29 Mar 2023
Both are accurate. A1C gives the control for 3 months whereas fasting glucose will give the results for that particular day.
It is possible to have high A1C levels without diabetes in rare cases. Iron, folate etc can also increase HBA1C levels.
Usually this test can be taken at any time but this test is most preffered in the morning.
No, they are not the same.
It means that your body is storing glucose in the blood stream and you are probably asymtomatic.However, since you fall under prediabetes you are advised to take your medicines on time and perform regular exercises to keep your blood glucose levels under control.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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