I've got a slip to go for my first HbA1C blood test since being diagnosed, but I was given it a few weeks ago ahead of when the test needed to be done, and I've forgotten whether I need to fast before the test or not.
When I have it done it's a simple fingerprick test non-fasting and I get the results in 10 minutes as they have the machine on the spot. If you are having other tests done at the same time it will be fasting. It would be best anyway to check which they want you to do.
I've got a slip to go for my first HbA1C blood test since being diagnosed, but I was given it a few weeks ago ahead of when the test needed to be done, and I've forgotten whether I need to fast before the test or not.
Ian, it should say on your form whether it is fasting or not. If it is only HbA1c then it isn't a fasting test.
If they have ticked any lipids/cholesterol tests then you would need to do that as a fasting test. For me that just means water or black tea/coffee in the morning and then get you bloods done and if you really want have something to eat after them.
If they have ticked any lipids/cholesterol tests then you would need to do that as a fasting test. For me that just means water or black tea/coffee in the morning and then get you bloods done and if you really want have something to eat after them.
I'm actually really excited to get it done. I've lost almost two stone since being diagnosed, and have got my BG down from 10 to 4s and 5s (and the odd 6, gah!), so I have high hopes. But I'm worried that my cholesterol may still be too high. In fact, I'm almost expecting that to be the result...still, tiny steps...