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Why is a fasting blood sugar of 117 considered high?
Why is a fasting blood sugar of 117 considered high?
Why is a fasting blood sugar of 117 considered high?
117mg/dl is considered prediabetes.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What does fasting blood sugar mean?
A fasting blood sugar test means that a person gives his/her blood sample while they are fasting to detect diabetes and prediabetes.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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 09 Dec 2024
How can I decrease my fasting blood glucose levels?
One should exercise regularly or brisk walk for 45mins per day along with diet restrictions in which refined sugars should not be consumed. The doctor might also prescribe you medications to lower blood glucose levels.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
Is a blood sugar of 135 high?
Yes, It is high and falls under the category diabetes
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
Why is a fasting blood sugar of 117 considered high?
117mg/dl is considered prediabetes.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
GLUCOSE, FASTING
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
- Reports: Same Day
- 10- 12 Hr fasting is required