Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) Test In Solapur - Price & Details
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10-12 Hrs
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Overview
FBS test and a batch of many diagnostic tests are done by PharmEasy Labs. Many steps are taken to ensure that the reports are 100% accurate.
The Labs use high end machines which are operated by some of the most skilled technicians in the country. Furthermore, pathologists verify each report thoroughly. Then the reports are emailed to the people who booked the test.
FBS test in Solapur comes with attractive discounts.
Carbohydrates in food are converted into glucose which is the main source of energy.
Glucose travels with the blood to every part of the body. Cells and tissues use insulin to absorb glucose from the blood for fuel and energy, the liver stores some for future use, and the rest remains in the blood. After a meal, blood sugar begins to rise and reaches a peak within about an hour, and as cells and tissues use up glucose, it decreases.
How much and how fast the blood sugar rises depends on-
- Quantity of food
- Consuming excess sugary foods and drinks
- Eating simple carbohydrates
Neither high nor low blood glucose is good for health and it depends on the rate of insulin production and how well the body is responding to insulin.
Those who have diabetes, have difficulty with insulin processing. People with type 1 diabetes do not produce enough insulin as their immune system attacks their insulin producing cells. Whereas people with type 2 diabetes do not respond to insulin properly, subsequently the pancreas does not generate enough insulin.
Both prediabetes and gestational diabetes have the potential to develop into type 2 diabetes. Diabetes makes it difficult for the body to use glucose.
Fasting blood sugar measures how well the body is managing glucose, as it is taken between two meals. A high level of FBS means the body is unable to lower it. The reason may be insulin resistance, inadequate insulin production or in some cases both of them.
Eating the right amount of well balanced food and being physically active lead to good health.
Test Necessity
Doctors often recommend an FBS test as a routine health check up. This test helps diagnose type 2 and type 1 diabetes. Fasting blood sugar helps in monitoring sugar levels during diabetes treatment. Your doctor may ask for an FBS test if you are showing the symptoms of diabetes mellitus (type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes) such as:
- Increased thirst and hunger
- Frequent urges for urination
- Unexplained weight loss
- Tiredness
- Dry skin
- Blurred vision
- Pins and needles feeling at the extremities
- Wounds do not heal easily
- Recurrent infections
Fasting blood sugar test provides the status of how the body is maintaining the sugar levels in the blood.
Test Preparation
You need to fast for 8 to 12 hours before a fasting blood sugar test. You must not eat or drink anything except water before this test.
During the FBS Test
The phlebotomist who will come to your home will draw a sample of blood from a vein in your arm after using a vein finder to locate it. The sample is poured into a sterilised container and sent to the lab.
Reasons to Book a FBS Test in Solapur through PharmEasy
- You can get the test done at home.
- Booking the test is not difficult because the interface of the app and the website are intuitive.
- Discounts keep the test price low.
- Notifications help you stay up to date.
- Automated and barcoded machines run the tests and generate accurate reports
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does PharmEasy take to deliver the report of the FBS test in Solapur?
It takes about 48 hours at most to get an FBS test report in Solapur. The exact time depends on your pin code.
Do I have to make an appointment, or can I walk in for an FBS test in Solapur?
If you book a home sample collection in Solapur, you don't have to go through the hassle of going to a lab or hospital. Contact FarmEasy to arrange a time slot and receive your FBS test results in Solapur by email.
Do I have to fast for the FBS test?
You need to fast for at least 8 hours before the FBS Test Fasting means not eating anything except water.
What is the FBS test cost in Solapur?
The FBS test cost in Solapur moves between Rs. 89 to Rs. 330. Discounts are available on all tests.
What causes my blood glucose to drop too much?
If you do not consume enough carbohydrates or skip or delay any meal, your blood glucose level could drop lower than what is healthy for you. Continuing to take medicines that lower your glucose level while fasting (for medical procedure or other reasons) can also increase the risk for low blood sugar. Other than diabetes these factors can affect your glucose level- - Alcohol consumption - Insulinoma, a tumour in pancreas that causes too much insulin secretion - Lack of hormone such as cortisol hormone, which raises stored glucose and thyroid hormone, that makes you insulin resistant
Is glucose converted to body fat?
Glucose is not directly converted to body fat. In people who consume too much sugar, excess sugar is stored as fat through lipogenesis.
Where is glucose found?
Glucose is naturally found in its free state in fruits and in different parts of plants. In human beings, glucose is released by the breakdown of glycogen, which is made up of many connected glucose molecules.