Blood fasting test : fasting glucose test

Blood test:-

Blood fasting test is  blood test done after fasting for glucose level in blood. Blood fasting test is also known as fasting glucose test. Amount of glucose present in the blood is called as Blood Sugar. Blood sugar moving in the blood is the main source of energy for body cells.

Normal blood sugar level between 70 milligrams per deciliter to 100 Mg/dL. It is maintained in the normal individuals by the body mechanisms.

Normal blood glucose level is 90 mg / 100 ml of blood. After consuming the food, the blood sugar level rises as the glucose from the food is absorbed by intestines. The blood glucose level or blood sugar is decreased during fasting hours.

Imbalance in the blood sugar level leads to Hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia. Glucose measurement has significance in the diagnosis of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.

Laboratory tests:- Laboratory tests for finding Blood glucose or blood sugar are

* Fasting blood sugar or FBS blood test.

* Postprandial blood sugar or PPBS.

* Urine sugar test,

* Oral glucose tolerance test, or OGTT,

* Intravenous glucose tolerance test, IVGTT,

* Self monitoring of glucose test,

These are the some of the tests performed to find blood sugar level.