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

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Dr Hema Pratima

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

Dr. Hema Suggests...

Take a HB, TC, DC, PLATELET, ESR Test or Take a ESTIMATED GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATE (EGFR) WITH CREATININE Test

Book HB, TC, DC, PLATELET, ESR Test Book ESTIMATED GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATE (EGFR) WITH CREATININE Test

Answered 24/07/2025

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