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Sugar Testing
What is the ideal fasting time for checking the sugar levels in morning. Usually, fasting between 8 to 12 hours is recommended.
As per trend, my sugar levels are high if test is conducted after 8 hours fasting and are in range if it's conducted after 10 hours.
Which one is more reliable?
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Fasting sample should be taken minimum 8hrs after last meal and before 12hrs after last meal.
So 10-12hrs will be ideal.
Also your previous night meal will affect your Fasting sugar level.
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Atleast 12 hours.
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8hrs is sufficient
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For better understanding kindly attach reports
And 8-12 hrs window is given and also it depends on what diet u had previous night
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12 hrs fasting and 2 hrs after every major meals
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Dr. Chaithra H
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8 hours fasting.
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