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bernie.freeman

bernie.freeman

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Hi all,

This may sound a bit of a daft question, I have been diabetic for a long time now ( type2), this is my first HBa1c blood test, I have had my yearly check up ones but this is my first one just for blood glucose. Do I need to fast ?

Thanks . :oops:
 
bernie.freeman said:
Hi all,

This may sound a bit of a daft question, I have been diabetic for a long time now ( type2), this is my first HBa1c blood test, I have had my yearly check up ones but this is my first one just for blood glucose. Do I need to fast ?

Thanks . :oops:
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I have a letter from my GP regarding my next Diabetic Clinic meeting. It says ...

'At least a week before the appointment you will need to have a fasting blood test (nothing but water from 10pm the night before).

If you take Glipizide, Gliclazide and/or Metformin for your diabetes at breakfast time, please delay taking these until after your blood test when you have your breakfast.

If you take Insulin at breakfast time take at the usual time but do not fast. Try to have a low fat breakfast on that day.

Please remember to bring a urine sample.

Suggest you call your health centre and double-check.
 
Hi Bernie if its just for an HbA1c then there is generally no need to fast, tests for fasting lipids and occasionally fasting glucose tests may be asked for but if its not been requested then I would say its fair to assume that its not required.

If you're still concerned though, why not phone your GP's surgery and check with them :thumbup:
 
For an HbA1c you do not need to fast, as it provides an average figure, however they may do cholesterol and a fasting glucose test, for which you will need to fast.
Westie2


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