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Fasting glucose test
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Is 12 hours fasting too much for fasting blood glucose test? I have also fasted for around 12 hours. The lab technician says 8-10 hours.
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8 or 12 hours , a range can be assessed.
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8-12 hrs fasting after last meal is best for fasting blood sugar
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It should be atleast 8 hour overnight fasting or maximum 12 hours, not more than that.
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Ideal is 8-10 hours
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Dr. Gurumoorthi Ponnuswamy Naidu
Diabetologist
49 yrs exp
Coimbatore
8 to 12 hrs ideal for FBS
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Minimum 8 hrs and maximum 12 hrs. Pl do Hba1c.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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