Blood Sugar Test

Essential tests to diagnose and monitor diabetes, including fasting, post-meal, and long-term sugar control.

Blood Sugar Test

Blood Sugar tests help measure glucose levels in your blood and are crucial for diagnosing diabetes, monitoring treatment, and preventing long-term complications.

Types of Blood Sugar Tests

  • Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS): Measures sugar after 8–10 hours fasting
  • Post Prandial (PP): Measures sugar 2 hours after meals
  • HbA1c: Shows average blood sugar over last 2–3 months

Why Are These Tests Important?

These tests help detect diabetes early, assess sugar control, guide treatment decisions, and reduce the risk of complications affecting the heart, kidneys, eyes, and nerves.

When Are Blood Sugar Tests Recommended?

  • Routine health checkups
  • Symptoms like excessive thirst or fatigue
  • Known diabetes monitoring
  • Family history of diabetes
  • During pregnancy (gestational diabetes)
Sample Type: Blood
Fasting Required: Yes (for FBS)
Report Time: Same Day