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Should insulin be taken during BF Test

2020-08-24 13:25:34
My grandma is taking 10 units of insulin before food in the mrng. Should insulin be taken before giving blood for fasting sugar test ? And also the medications ?
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No. U should not take any Diabetic medicine or insulin for testing fasting blood sugar

Answered2020-08-24 13:44:01

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No you need not take insulin or medicines before giving g blood for fasting test Once you give blood, then take insulin or medicines as advised, follow the timings for breakfast and give blood

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