GLUCOSE FASTING

Test details

Glucose is the main source of energy that is required by our body and we gain glucose from a carbohydrate-rich diet. A Fasting Blood Glucose Test helps to determine the amount of blood glucose after 8 hours of fasting and this test is the prime measure for monitoring Diabetes.

Test required for

Glucose fasting test helps to assess the amount of glucose in your blood post fasting. This test is done to check for type 1 or type 2 or gestational diabetes. It is also known as Blood Sugar or Fasting Blood Sugar.

Test ordered for

Helps to measure the amount of glucose in body post fasting for eight hours.

Test recommended

It is recommended to diagnose diabetes and pre-diabetes. A high value indicates impaired Glucose tolerance, Hyperglycemia and Diabetes. A low value indicates Diabetic or Non-Diabetic hypoglycemia.