FASTING BLOOD SUGAR

Price: Rs. 80.00 Rs. 200.00

Sample Type: Blood

10-12 hrs fasting is required (Only water is allowed)

Booking Procedure:

1. Technician from Thyrocare will be assigned for a free home sample collection after booking confirmation.
2. Sample will be collected by our technician at your address at given slot.
3. You will get a payment link in 2 hours. You can make the payment online or pay cash to the technician.
4. Soft copy reports will be sent to your email address within 24 to 48 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):

1. What is the Thyrocare Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) test? The Fasting Blood Sugar test, commonly abbreviated as FBS, measures the level of glucose in the blood after a person has fasted for 8 to 12 hours. It is the most widely used first-line blood test for diagnosing and screening diabetes in India because it is simple, accurate and inexpensive. A single blood sample is drawn — usually in the morning before breakfast — and the glucose value is read against standard cut-offs. The FBS test is processed at NABL-accredited Thyrocare laboratory and is bookable with free home sample collection across India through bookmytest.co.in.

2. Why is the Fasting Blood Sugar test important for Indian adults? India has the worlds largest population of people living with diabetes, and around 50% of Indian diabetics remain undiagnosed because early diabetes produces no clear symptoms. The FBS test is the simplest way to catch diabetes and pre-diabetes well before complications develop in the eyes, kidneys, heart and nerves. Early diagnosis means most people can reverse or control diabetes through diet, exercise and weight management alone — without long-term medication — which is why annual FBS testing is recommended for every Indian adult above 25.

3. What is the normal range for Fasting Blood Sugar? The standard fasting blood sugar reference ranges used in India are: below 100 mg/dL is normal, 100 to 125 mg/dL is considered pre-diabetes, and 126 mg/dL or higher on two separate occasions confirms diabetes. Values below 70 mg/dL indicate hypoglycaemia, which is low blood sugar and needs immediate attention. For pregnant women, stricter cut-offs apply because of the risk of gestational diabetes — fasting glucose below 92 mg/dL is generally targeted. Your report from bookmytest.co.in will display the value with colour-coded interpretation.

4. How long should I fast before the Thyrocare Fasting Blood Sugar test? A fast of 8 to 12 hours is required for accurate FBS results. The most practical approach is to have an early dinner the previous night (by 8 to 9 PM) and schedule the blood draw the next morning between 7 and 10 AM. Plain water is allowed and recommended during the fasting window — in fact, mild dehydration can make the blood draw difficult. Avoid tea, coffee, juice, chewing gum, mints and any food or sweetened liquid. Continue prescription medication unless your treating doctor specifies otherwise.

5. What symptoms indicate I should take a Fasting Blood Sugar test? You should consider the FBS test if you experience excessive thirst (polydipsia), frequent urination especially at night (polyuria), unexplained weight loss, persistent fatigue, slow-healing wounds, frequent skin or urinary infections, blurred vision or tingling and numbness in the hands or feet. Even without any symptoms, an annual FBS test is recommended if you have a family history of diabetes, are overweight (BMI above 25), have a sedentary lifestyle, have a history of gestational diabetes or PCOD, or are above 35 years of age.

6. Who should take the Thyrocare Fasting Blood Sugar test annually? Annual FBS testing is recommended for all Indian adults above 25, and especially for people with a family history of diabetes, women with a history of PCOD or gestational diabetes, individuals with BMI above 25, anyone with hypertension or high cholesterol, people with a sedentary lifestyle, and those recovering from prolonged illness or steroid medication use. Adults already diagnosed with pre-diabetes should test every 6 months. People with confirmed diabetes typically test more frequently, often combined with HbA1c every 3 months for long-term sugar control monitoring.

7. What does an elevated Fasting Blood Sugar level indicate? An elevated FBS reading most commonly indicates Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes, particularly when it falls in the 100–125 mg/dL range (pre-diabetes) or above 126 mg/dL (diabetes). However, single elevated values are not always diagnostic — recent infection, severe stress, certain medications like steroids and corticosteroids, recent illness, poor sleep the previous night, or accidentally not fasting properly can also raise the reading. This is why doctors typically request a repeat FBS test on a different day and often add an HbA1c test before confirming a diagnosis of diabetes.

8. Is the Thyrocare Fasting Blood Sugar test alone enough to diagnose diabetes? The FBS test is the most common first-line test for diabetes diagnosis, but a definitive diagnosis usually requires two abnormal readings on separate occasions, or one abnormal FBS combined with an elevated HbA1c (above 6.5%) or a positive Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT). HbA1c gives the average blood sugar over the past 2 to 3 months, which complements the single-point reading from FBS. Many physicians prefer to order FBS and HbA1c together — a combined diabetes evaluation that bookmytest.co.in offers as a single panel.

9. Can pregnant women take the Thyrocare Fasting Blood Sugar test? Yes, and it is in fact a critical part of antenatal care. Gestational diabetes — diabetes that develops during pregnancy — affects around 10–15% of Indian pregnancies and significantly raises the risk of complications for both mother and baby if undiagnosed. Most Indian gynaecologists recommend an FBS test in the first trimester and again between weeks 24 and 28 of pregnancy, sometimes combined with an OGTT (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test). Stricter cut-offs apply during pregnancy, so pregnant women should always have their FBS report interpreted by their treating gynaecologist.

 10. Can the Thyrocare Fasting Blood Sugar test be done at home anywhere in India? Yes, the FBS test is one of the most commonly home-collected blood tests in India, available across 4,000+ pincodes covering all major metro cities, tier-2 cities and most tier-3 towns. After booking on bookmytest.co.in, a trained phlebotomist of Thyrocare arrives at your home in a 2-hour slot of your choosing, ideally between 7 and 10 AM for the fasting requirement. The entire blood collection takes around 5 minutes. Digital reports are delivered to email and WhatsApp within 6 hrs after sample reaches to lab.