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Should insulin be taken during BF Test
My grandma is taking 10 units of insulin before food in the mrng. Should insulin be taken before giving blood for fasting sugar test ? And also the medications ?
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Dr. Animesh Gupta
Diabetologist
15 yrs exp
Patna
No. U should not take any Diabetic medicine or insulin for testing fasting blood sugar
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Dr. Rohini Gajare
Diabetologist
16 yrs exp
Mumbai
No you need not take insulin or medicines before giving g blood for fasting test
Once you give blood, then take insulin or medicines as advised, follow the timings for breakfast and give blood
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