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How often should you test your estimated average glucose?
How often should you test your estimated average glucose?
How often should you test your estimated average glucose?
One should test average glucose atleast twice per year.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
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Should medication be taken before glucose testing?
It is advised not to take medications before glucose test until and unless advised by a physician
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
How long does the glucose tolerance test take?
Your blood will be taken again every 30 to 60 minutes after you drink the solution. The test may take up to 3 hours
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
What's the importance of performing a blood glucose test?
A blood glucose test measures the level of blood sugar moving freely in the blood stream.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
How to confirm if I have gestational diabetes?
During pregnancy, your body makes more hormones and goes through other changes, such as weight gain. These changes cause your body's cells to use insulin less effectively. Hence, a glucose tolerance test is mandatory to check for gestational diabetes.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
INSULIN (FASTING)
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- 10- 12 Hr fasting is required