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HbA1c blood test
Hi,
I think I'm under prediabetes. I m going to get HbA1c tested tomorrow.
My question is do I need to eat something before the test or do I go with empty stomach for accurate results please?
Regards,
Raghu
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No need fasting
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HBA1C can be done at any time.No need of fasting.
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Dr. Subhankar Datta
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Dr. Ritesh Bansal
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15 yrs exp
Delhi
Hba1c is not affected by meals or fasting. It can be done at any time of day.
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Dr. Suhas Khaire
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12 yrs exp
Pune
Hello.. For Hb1Ac measurement no need to go fasting.. It won't affect..!!
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Dr. Rakesh Parikh
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23 yrs exp
Jaipur
It doesn't matter. HbA1C doesn't get affected by meals.
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