What do we mean by fasting blood glucose test?

Diabetes & Endocrinology, Pathology

In this video, Dr. Suman Kirti, Endocrinologist, Holy Family Hospital, New Delhi will explain What do we mean by fasting blood glucose test. The patient needs to fast for minimum 8 hours and no calorie intake in the past 8 hours before the fasting blood glucose test. This is an important test done for diabetic patients. The fasting period is a must for this test or else the reports are incorrect.

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Dr. Suman Kirti

Dr. Suman Kirti is a Endocrinologist at Holy Family Hospital, New Delhi

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What do we mean by fasting blood glucose test?