Type 2 Fasting after how many hours

Altaf_7

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What should be time gap between night meal and fasting BS test? I usually have a gap of 12 hours
 

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No specific amount of time but here is how best to do it.
On waking go to the bathroom (use toilet if necessary) wash hands carefully then test.
Any exertion before testing can result in higher readings so keep movement to a minimum. After testing you're good to go.
 
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Rachox

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I reversed my Type 2
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I have a bedtime snack, usually nuts around 11. Get up around 8, go to bathroom, wash hands, then test while sitting on the ..... (you get the picture!) ;)
 
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