Fasting blood glucose test
A fasting blood glucose test is a test which can be used for diagnosis of Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes. In Diabetics, the test also reflects whether their Diabetes has been controlled well.
The test is done several hours after fasting.
How is a fasting blood glucose test performed?
The people should not eat or drink except water 8 to 10 hours before the test is done. A blood sample will be taken from the arms in the morning before test result is obtained.
Test results of fasting blood glucose:
Normal range of fasting blood glucose is 6.0 mmol/l or below(≤110mg/dl)
Results between 6.1 and 6.9 mmol/l (between 110mg/dl and 125mg/dl) are referred to as impaired fasting blood glucose, which is a sign for pre-Diabetes.
Levels of 7.0mmol/l or higher are diagnosis indicators for Diabetes.