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My fasting blood sugar is 197. What medicine should I take?
My fasting blood sugar is 197. What medicine should I take?
My fasting blood sugar is 197. What medicine should I take?
Since 197 is high you are recommended to taken metformin or insulin depending on what the doctor suggests
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Is glucose testing the same as a blood sugar test?
Yes they are same until you are referring to consumption of glucose test which is done during random or post prandial.
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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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Does a fasting sugar level of 140 mg/dl means I am diabetic?
It indicates that you fall under prediabetes and boderline diabetes.
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How long must a patient fast before the fasting test for diabetes?
A person should fast 8-12 hours before giving the test.
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What is a desirable non-fasting blood glucose number?
Any value less than 140mg/dl is considered normal blood sugar levels.
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GLUCOSE, FASTING
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
- Reports: Same Day
- 10- 12 Hr fasting is required