How many hours of fasting is required to test blood sugar level?
You are required to fast for 8-12 hours before testing.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
The best time to test blood sugar is between 6 AM to 8 AM in the morning before breakfast.
If you have type1 diabetes then you need to test it everyday and if you have type 2 diabetes then you can test it once in two days.
Blood glucose test specifically the fasting sugar needs to be done with 8-12 hours fasting.
No it is not very high.
Yes, doctors do test for diabetes as a part of routine check up specially after the age of 30.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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