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Should medication be taken before glucose testing?
Should medication be taken before glucose testing?
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
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Why do people have to take glucose tests?
People are recommended to take glucose test to prevent and to monitor existing conditions which can cause complications such as impaired sight and renal functions.
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
Is glucose testing the same as a blood sugar test?
Yes. However, oral glucose testing is diffrent from blood sugar test.
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
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