Blood Sugar Fasting

Service Description

A fasting blood sugar test, also known as a fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test, measures the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood after fasting for a specific period. It is commonly used to screen for diabetes and to monitor blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes or prediabetes. ### **Details of the Fasting Blood Sugar Test:** **1. **Purpose**: - **Screening for Diabetes**: To diagnose type 1 or type 2 diabetes. - **Monitoring Diabetes**: To check how well diabetes is managed over time. - **Assessing Risk**: To identify individuals at risk of developing diabetes (prediabetes). **2. **Preparation**: - **Fasting Requirement**: You need to fast for at least 8-12 hours before the test. This means no food or drinks other than water. Avoiding alcohol and certain medications (unless otherwise directed by your healthcare provider) is also usually recommended. - **Timing**: The test is typically done in the morning after an overnight fast. **3. **Procedure**: - **Blood Sample**: A healthcare professional will draw a blood sample, usually from a vein in your arm. - **Testing**: The blood sample is analyzed in a laboratory to measure the glucose level. **4. **Normal and Abnormal Results**: - **Normal Range**: Typically, a fasting blood sugar level is considered normal if it is below 100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). - **Prediabetes**: A fasting blood sugar level between 100-125 mg/dL indicates prediabetes. - **Diabetes**: A fasting blood sugar level of 126 mg/dL or higher on two separate occasions suggests diabetes. **5. **Interpreting Results**: - **Normal**: Below 100 mg/dL. - **Prediabetes**: 100-125 mg/dL. This range indicates an increased risk of developing diabetes and may require lifestyle changes and monitoring. - **Diabetes**: 126 mg/dL or higher. If diabetes is diagnosed, further testing and treatment plans will be needed to manage blood sugar levels. **6. **Additional Considerations**: - **Follow-Up Tests**: If your fasting blood sugar levels are abnormal, your doctor may recommend additional tests, such as an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) or a hemoglobin A1c test, to confirm the diagnosis and assess overall glucose control. - **Lifestyle and Medical History**: Your healthcare provider will consider your overall health, symptoms, and risk factors in interpreting the results and recommending treatment or lifestyle changes.

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