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.
Blood glucose test specifically the fasting sugar needs to be done with 8-12 hours fasting.
If your sugar levels are 170 then you are considered diabetic and you should consult a doctor immediately.
For a person without any type of diabetes, blood sugar levels are generally between 70 to 130 mg/dL post 6 hours of meals.
Yes fasting too long can also result in inaccurate results
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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