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Do doctors test for diabetes during checkups?
Yes, doctors do test for diabetes as a part of routine check up specially after the age of 30.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
You are required to fast for 8-12 hours before testing.
Yes fasting too long can also result in inaccurate results
The best time to test blood sugar is between 6 AM to 8 AM in the morning before breakfast.
A post-prandial blood glucose test is done ideally two hours after meals to check how well the body is absorbing glucose from the food.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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