Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) Test in Gurgaon - Price & Details

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The fasting blood sugar test, or fasting blood glucose test, screens for diabetes and is crucial for detecting Prediabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and Gestational diabetes. Conducted eight to ten hours after your last meal, elevated levels above 125 mg/dL may suggest potential diabetes mellitus, prompting further tests for confirmation. Blood sugar, or glucose, is the primary sugar in your blood.

Upon consuming food, your body breaks down carbohydrates into sugar for energy. The pancreas releases insulin to facilitate sugar entry into cells and store excess for later use. In diabetes, challenges in glucose regulation arise from insufficient insulin production or ineffective processing.

Prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes often show up without any signs, so people might not realise they have it. Doctors usually suggest a fasting blood sugar test in these situations:

• During a regular checkup to keep an eye on blood sugar levels.
• For pregnant women to make sure pregnancy hormones aren't causing diabetes.
• When someone shows signs of diabetes, has a family history, or has factors that increase the risk (like being overweight).
• After a past blood sugar test showed higher-than-normal levels.

If you notice symptoms like sudden weight loss, blurry vision, dry skin, feeling really thirsty or hungry, tiredness, slow-healing bruises, getting sick a lot, needing to pee a lot, or tingling or numbness, your doctor might suggest a glucose test.

The fasting blood sugar test requires an 8 to 12-hour fasting period, best done upon waking for accurate results. You can drink water during this time. Abstain from food or other drinks (except water) for at least 8 hours before the test, and inform your doctor about any medications that might affect the results.

During the FBS Test

A skilled phlebotomist from PharmEasy, wearing the necessary protective gear, will arrive promptly at your location for a hassle-free test sample collection. Employing fresh kits and barcoded vials, they efficiently gather samples in a brief 5–10-minute procedure. In the case of an FBS test, a seasoned phlebotomist conducts the at-home blood sample collection with state-of-the-art vein finders and a sterile syringe, ensuring a clean process with minimal contamination risk. Rest assured, the reports undergo meticulous accuracy checks before being delivered to you.