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At what blood sugar level should one start medication?

At what blood sugar level should one start medication?

Fasting blood sugar tests more than 200mg/dl needs medications and cannot be lowered by lifestyle changes alone

Last updated on 15 Mar 2023

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What's the importance of performing a blood glucose test?

The importance of performing a blood glucose test is that we get to know how much blood glucose levels are present in the blood stream.

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Can you take acetaminophen before a fasting blood test?

Yes, if you have fever you can take the medicine, however keep your doctor informed

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Do doctors test for diabetes during checkups?

Yes, doctors do test for diabetes as a part of routine check up specially after the age of 30.

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How often do I need to test my blood glucose?

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.

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Does what you eat the day before affect the glucose test?

Yes, specially if you have diabetes then foods rich in sugar can spike your blood glucose levels.

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