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What Is The Effect Of Over-fasting On Blood Sugar Tests And Lipid Profile Tests?

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Fasting blood sugar test is done to diagnose diabetes. The usual duration of fasting is 8-10 hours but it should not be less than 6 hours. Fating or over fasting in a person who does not have diabetes stimulate the pancreas to secrete a hormone called glucagon, it stimulate the liver to release the sugar blood. Due to this body produces insulin and prevent high blood sugar. If a person has diabetes, the fasting will not affect the blood sugar levels. So, this is the reasons you lab asked to have fasting of 8-10 hours.
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Many people know they have to fast before a blood test, but they do not know why they should be fasting for blood tests. Not all tests require it, so it is a good idea to ask your doctor to confirm if you should fast before the test. Fasting is important because what you eat may change test results.

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