SUGAR FASTING , PP & HBA1C
Service Description
Here's a detailed overview of three key blood sugar tests: Fasting Blood Sugar, Postprandial (PP) Blood Sugar, and Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) tests. Each test provides different insights into your blood glucose levels and overall metabolic health. ### **1. Fasting Blood Sugar Test** **Purpose:** - **Diagnosing Diabetes**: Helps diagnose type 1 or type 2 diabetes. - **Monitoring Diabetes**: Tracks glucose levels for individuals already diagnosed with diabetes. - **Assessing Risk**: Identifies individuals at risk of developing diabetes. **Preparation:** - **Fasting**: Requires fasting for 8-12 hours before the test. Only water is allowed during this period. - **Timing**: Typically done in the morning after an overnight fast. **Procedure:** - **Blood Sample**: A blood sample is drawn from a vein in your arm. - **Testing**: The sample is analyzed to measure glucose levels. **Normal and Abnormal Results:** - **Normal**: Less than 100 mg/dL. - **Prediabetes**: 100-125 mg/dL. - **Diabetes**: 126 mg/dL or higher on two separate occasions. **Interpreting Results:** - Elevated fasting glucose levels suggest impaired glucose regulation, possibly indicating diabetes or prediabetes. ### **2. Postprandial (PP) Blood Sugar Test** **Purpose:** - **Diagnosing Diabetes**: Assesses how well your body processes glucose after a meal. - **Monitoring Diabetes**: Evaluates glucose levels after meals to manage and control diabetes. **Preparation:** - **Meal**: Eat a standard meal or drink as instructed by your healthcare provider. - **Timing**: Blood is drawn typically 2 hours after starting the meal. **Procedure:** - **Meal Consumption**: A specified meal is consumed. - **Blood Sample**: A blood sample is drawn 2 hours after eating. - **Testing**: The sample is analyzed to measure glucose levels. **Normal and Abnormal Results:** - **Normal**: Less than 140 mg/dL 2 hours after eating. - **Prediabetes**: 140-199 mg/dL. - **Diabetes**: 200 mg/dL or higher. **Interpreting Results:** - Elevated postprandial glucose levels can indicate poor glucose tolerance, prediabetes, or diabetes. ### **3. Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Test** **Purpose:** - **Diagnosing Diabetes**: Provides an average of blood glucose levels over the past 2-3 months. - **Monitoring Diabetes**: Assesses long-term glucose control and the effectiveness of diabetes management. **Preparation:** - **No Fasting Required**: The test can be done at any time, regardless of when you last ate.
Contact Details
Naghata, College Road, Majhdia, Nadia, West Bengal, India