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

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This test is suitable for diabetes screening and monitoring in diagnosed individuals. It measures glucose levels after an 8-hour fast, with elevated levels indicating diabetes. For those with prediabetes, diabetes, or gestational diabetes, fasting test results may be high. Its purposes include:

• Screening: Recommended annually for individuals over 30 for early diabetes diagnosis and prevention.
• Diagnosis: Useful for diagnosing diabetes or prediabetes in adults, especially those prone to diabetes or exhibiting symptoms.
• Monitoring: Essential for diagnosed individuals to regularly assess fasting blood glucose levels, evaluating ongoing treatment, dietary, and lifestyle changes. Other names for the test include blood sugar fasting, 10-hour fasting blood sugar, Fasting Glucose, Fasting Blood Glucose, BS (F), and FBS.

Healthcare providers commonly prescribe a fasting blood sugar test for:

• Routine Monitoring: Conducted during standard annual physical examinations to track blood glucose levels over time.
• Pregnancy Monitoring: Recommended for pregnant women to rule out diabetes caused by pregnancy hormones.
• Symptoms, History, or Risk Factors: Used when a person exhibits diabetes symptoms, has a family history, or has risk factors like obesity.
• Previous High Glucose Levels: Advised if a person has recorded higher-than-normal blood glucose levels before.

Those at high risk for diabetes, including individuals above 40, with a family history, pregnant with type 1 or type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes, overweight or obese, with a history of high post-meal sugar levels, leading a sedentary lifestyle, females with PCOS, on long-term steroid medications, or engaging in habits like smoking or excessive alcohol consumption, should undergo the fasting blood sugar test.

It's vital to remain vigilant for diabetes symptoms such as excessive hunger, increased thirst, frequent urination, recurrent infections, weakness, unexplained weight loss, blurred vision, and slow wound healing.

Before a fasting glucose test, avoid food and drinks (except water) for 8 to 12 hours, as instructed by your healthcare provider.

During the FBS Test

Throughout the blood sample collection process, the phlebotomist will utilise a vein finder to locate the appropriate vein and place the collected blood sample in a securely sealed container, ensuring hygiene and safety.