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Fasting Blood Glucose

What can it be?

A fasting blood glucose (FBS) is an assessment which measures the amount of sugar in your blood. Fasting means that you haven`t had food or drink for 8 or more hours. This evaluation could possibly be referred to as a blood glucose. Glucose can be the supply of energy for the human body and is the form of glucose.

Why do I want it?

If you have symptoms which indicate diabetes (di-uh-b-tees) mellitus (mel-i-tus), a fasting blood glucose could possibly be accomplished. The outcomes of this evaluation can tell if you`ve got diabetes mellitus or need additional testing. To learn more, ask your physician. Some times FBS is done to see if your glucose control is what it should be, if you have diabetes mellitus. These symptoms are

• Blurred vision.
• Extortionate desire.
• Excessive appetite.
• Excessive Infection.
• Unexplained weight loss.
• Difficulty with wound-healing

just how do I prepare yourself for the test?

Your doctor will let you know when to have your blood test done. Do not eat or drink anything for a minimum of 8 hours. Consult your doctor if you should wait to take your medicines until after your blood has been taken.

How is the specimen collected?

A caregiver will put a wide rubber band around your arm and tighten it. The skin will be washed with alcohol. A small needle will be placed into a vein in your arm or hand. The tube has suction to pull the blood. After the tube is full, the rubber strap, needle and tube are removed. The caregiver will press a piece of cotton where the needle was removed. You may well be asked to hold the cotton on the website for a couple minutes to help stop the bleeding. Tape may then be put over the cotton on your arm.

How can I do after the test?

You will take out the tape and cotton in about 20 to half an hour. Call your caregiver to get the results of your test. Your physician will explain what your test results mean for youpersonally. Follow your caregiver`s instructions.

Care Agreement

You have the right. To help with this plan, you must learn about your lab tests. You can discuss the results with your vet. Use them to decide what care can be employed to treat you. You also have the right to refuse treatment.

Further information

Always consult your physician to be sure the information pertains to your circumstances.