Question 1

How can I decrease my fasting blood glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What happens if I don't fast before a glucose test?

Accepted Answer

If you dont fast before a glucose test then you will not get accurate results.

Question 3

How long must a patient fast before the fasting test for diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A person should fast 8-12 hours before giving the test.

Question 4

What is a desirable non-fasting blood glucose number?

Accepted Answer

Any value less than 140mg/dl is considered normal blood sugar levels.

Question 5

Why is a fasting blood sugar of 117 considered high?

Accepted Answer

117mg/dl is considered prediabetes.

Question 6

Is glucose testing the same as a blood sugar test?

Accepted Answer

Yes they are same until you are referring to consumption of glucose test which is done during random or post prandial.

How can I decrease my fasting blood glucose levels?

How can I decrease my fasting blood glucose levels?

Related Questions

What happens if I don't fast before a glucose test?

How long must a patient fast before the fasting test for diabetes?

What is a desirable non-fasting blood glucose number?

Why is a fasting blood sugar of 117 considered high?

Is glucose testing the same as a blood sugar test?

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