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How long must a patient fast before the fasting test for diabetes?
How long must a patient fast before the fasting test for diabetes?
How long must a patient fast before the fasting test for diabetes?
A person should fast 8-12 hours before giving the test.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
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How can I decrease my fasting blood glucose levels?
One should exercise regularly or brisk walk for 45mins per day along with diet restrictions in which refined sugars should not be consumed. The doctor might also prescribe you medications to lower blood glucose levels.
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What lab tests are done for diabetes?
Fasting glucose and HBA1C are the best tests for detecting diabetes.
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Is a blood sugar of 135 high?
Yes, It is high and falls under the category diabetes
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How to cheat a fasting blood sugar if you are diabetic?
One cannot cheat if you are a diabetic
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Why is a fasting blood sugar of 117 considered high?
117mg/dl is considered prediabetes.
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GLUCOSE, FASTING
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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- 10- 12 Hr fasting is required