How and when do you test blood sugar?
Blood test is recommended before meals or after meals.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
Usually it is done by giving the patient a liquid that is sugar rich and then after an hour the blood is drawn to check for glucose levels .If the levels are 140mg/dl then it is normal if it is more then you need to consult a doctor.
HBA1c, glucose fasting, glucose post prandial are the most important tests for diabetes.
Random glucose testing measures a person's blood glucose levels and if it is found less than 140mg/dl then it is normal.
Random glucose testing measures a person's blood glucose levels at any given point in the day.
If you had a fasting blood glucose test: A level of 100 to 125 mg/dL (5.6 to 6.9 mmol/L) means you have impaired fasting glucose. Consult a doctor to reverse your condition.
RBS, RBG, Random Blood Sugar
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