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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 15 Mar 2023
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Why did my fasting blood glucose level go up?
This is because your body is not able to produce sufficient insulin.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
Does a fasting sugar level of 140 mg/dl means I am diabetic?
It indicates that you fall under prediabetes and boderline diabetes.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
What is the purpose of fasting in a fasting plasma glucose test?
Fasting means that you have had nothing to eat or drink (except water) for 8 to 12 hours before the test. This will yeild best results and detect whether you have diabetes or not
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
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 15 Mar 2023
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
GLUCOSE, FASTING
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
- Reports: Same Day
- 10- 12 Hr fasting is required