Does water intake interfere with fasting blood sugar test?
Yes excess water intake may interfere with your test results.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
Blood glucose test specifically the fasting sugar needs to be done with 8-12 hours fasting.
Yes, specially if you have diabetes then foods rich in sugar can spike your blood glucose levels.
If your sugar levels are 170 then you are considered diabetic and you should consult a doctor immediately.
You are required to fast for 8-12 hours before testing.
For a person without any type of diabetes, blood sugar levels are generally between 70 to 130 mg/dL post 6 hours of meals.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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