What is a Fasting Blood Sugar Test?
A Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) test measures the concentration of glucose in your blood after an overnight fast, without consuming any food or drink except water. It is commonly advised to check how well your body regulates blood sugar:
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For Type 1 Diabetes, it helps assess whether insulin injections are keeping glucose levels in control.
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For Type 2 Diabetes, it evaluates how efficiently your body uses insulin.
High fasting blood sugar levels may point to Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes. If left untreated, this can cause serious complications such as delayed wound healing, damage to the eyes (diabetic retinopathy), kidneys (renal failure), nerves (peripheral neuropathy), or heart (myocardial infarction). Book your FBS test today at an affordable price with free home sample collection at Thyrocare Pondicherry.
Technique
Photometry
Who Prescribes the Test
Diabetologists, Endocrinologists, General Physicians, or Internal Medicine specialists
Sample Type
Fluoride
Fasting Requirement
8–10 hours fasting is recommended before the test.