When should you not have a fasting blood sugar test done?
You should not have a fasting sugar test done if you have eaten anything before the test.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
A postprandial blood sugar measurement below 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) is considered normal. If your levels are between 140 and 199 mg/dL (7.8 and 11 mmol/L), it indicates that you may have prediabetes
Immediately after eating one should have a value which is less than 180mg/dl.
This indicates that you are not managing your blood sugar levels properly. This can make you susceptible to heart kidney and eye damage.
Yes the fasting glucose values indicate that you are diabetic and you should see a doctor
During digestion, foods that contain carbohydrates are converted into glucose. Most of this glucose is sent into your bloodstream, causing a rise in blood glucose levels, which signals your pancreas to produce insulin. The insulin signals cells throughout your body to take in glucose from your bloodstream.
PPBS, Glucose PP, Postpardinal Plasma Glucose Concentration
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