In light of these symptoms, one must check their blood sugar through a random blood sugar test<\/strong>. An immediate test can be administered locally by a blood test lab or at a hospital or even at our homes using a glucometer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But for a proper diagnosis and treatment, a fasting blood sugar test<\/strong> is preferred which can be done again by any local blood test lab or by a hospital, or even at our own homes by not eating for 8 to12 hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apart from the above-mentioned factors or conditions, if one’s age is over 45 or one had a history of heart attack or related diseases or a family history of sugar-related diseases then one must also partake in the fasting blood sugar test<\/strong> regularly to avoid any future complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fasting Blood Sugar Test Results and Interpretation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The results of the fasting blood sugar test<\/strong> can provide various explanations. The blood sugar is measured in milligrams per deciliter of MD\/dl. The ranges are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

• Less than 140 mg\/dl- is considered normal<\/li>
• More than 200 mg\/dl- this indicates high blood sugar levels, thus diabetes.<\/li>
• Reading between 140 and 199 mg\/dl- indicates pre-diabetes. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

  In the first case, an individual is completely safe and has no sugar level problems. In the second situation, if the level is high, then that indicates a case of diabetes and the person needs to consult a doctor. The third case is a case of pre-diabetes where a person needs to take more appropriate care of his or her diet and exercise routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Higher than normal blood sugar is a serious cause for concern as diabetes is the major cause of other major diseases or disorders such as kidney failure, heart attacks, or limb amputation. Thus it needs to be properly treated and monitored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  In this article, we look at how insulin plays a very important role in regulating our blood sugar level and how the level of sugar in our blood can be tested through a fasting blood sugar test<\/strong>. We also looked at the various diseases blood sugar can cause and how one should go about its treatment. 
  It is imperative to seek medical help if the levels fluctuate to a higher degree, while simply changing our diet and home remedies can be helpful as well. Hopefully, this article taught you more about fasting blood sugar tests<\/strong> and the implications and treatment related to blood sugar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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