- Product description:
- Overview:
What is this test?
- This laboratory test is a simple test performed to measure the blood glucose levels after fasting overnight. This test is useful for the diagnosis of diabetes and pre-diabetes.
Why is this test performed?
- To measure the levels of blood glucose
- To screen for diabetes and pre-diabetes
- To monitor the efficacy of treatment
- In pregnant females to screen for gestational diabetes.
- What are other causes of high blood glucose?
- Hyperthyroidism
- Acromegaly
- Chronic kidney disease
- Steroid therapy
- Stress
- Cushing syndrome
- Pancreatitis
- What are the causes of low blood glucose?
Following conditions may cause low blood glucose levels:
- Liver disease
- Alcohol abuse
- Adrenal insufficiency
- Hypothyroidism
- Starvation
- Insulin overuse
- Kidney disease
- Severe infections
- How to prepare for this test?
Do not eat or drink anything other than water 8 hours before the test. Inform your doctor about your complete medical history. Wear a short-sleeved shirt to aid the collection of sample.
- What are the risk factors for diabetes?
Following condition may increase your risk to develop diabetes:
- Obesity
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Family history of diabetes
- Hypertension
- More than 45 years of age
- What are the risks of this test?
Collecting blood from a vein is a very easy procedure and pose only minimum risk, including:
- Bruising
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Lightheadedness
Normal fasting glucose range: 70-100 mg/dL
- Interpretation of test results:
Pre-diabetes: If the fasting blood sugar levels are found between 100-126 mg/dL, it indicates pre-diabetes
Diabetes: If the fasting blood sugar levels are found to be above 126 mg/dL, it indicates diabetes.
