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- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Insulin
Do you really need to fast for blood tests? Which test, hb1ac or cholesterol?
I ask because my consultant told me that he doesn't like diabetics to fast, but my nurse has requested a fasting test this time. Also, my friend's husband had a fasting blood test - but he ate his cereal for breakfast! He has been told he has mild diabetes. I don't think eating cereal will make any difference to hb1ac, as it is an average isn't it?
Confused!
I ask because my consultant told me that he doesn't like diabetics to fast, but my nurse has requested a fasting test this time. Also, my friend's husband had a fasting blood test - but he ate his cereal for breakfast! He has been told he has mild diabetes. I don't think eating cereal will make any difference to hb1ac, as it is an average isn't it?
Confused!