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Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) Test

Monitor Blood Sugar Levels: Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) Test

Your blood glucose level is a vital indicator of your body’s ability to process sugar, an essential source of energy. The Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) Test measures the amount of glucose in your blood after fasting for 8-12 hours, providing critical insights into conditions like prediabetes, diabetes and other glucose-related disorders.

This test is an essential tool for assessing your risk of diabetes, monitoring existing conditions, and understanding how well your body regulates blood sugar levels. Regular testing helps maintain optimal metabolic health and supports long-term wellness.

Don’t wait. Book your Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) Test today and take charge of your blood sugar health for a healthier tomorrow.

The FBG Test is essential for:

  • Detecting Diabetes Early: Identifies elevated fasting glucose levels, allowing for early intervention and prevention of complications.
  • Supporting Diagnosis of Symptoms: Explains symptoms such as excessive thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, or blurred vision, which may indicate abnormal blood sugar levels.
  • Managing Chronic Conditions: Helps monitor and adjust treatment plans for individuals with diabetes or other glucose-related disorders.
  • Assessing Risk Factors: Helps evaluate the impact of conditions like obesity, high blood pressure, or family history on your glucose levels.

The FBG Test provides important health insights by:

  • Measuring Fasting Glucose Levels: Determines your blood sugar levels in a fasting state, which is critical for identifying glucose regulation issues.
  • Screening for Diabetes and Prediabetes: Helps diagnose diabetes or prediabetes before symptoms become severe or an increased risk of developing it.
  • Monitoring Blood Sugar Control: Tracks glucose levels in individuals with known diabetes to assess the effectiveness of treatment plans.
  • Evaluating Overall Health: Provides a snapshot of how effectively your body maintains blood sugar balance.

This test is recommended if you:

  • Have symptoms such as increased thirst, frequent urination, unexplained fatigue or weight loss.
  • Have risk factors for diabetes, such as family history, obesity or a sedentary lifestyle.
  • Are overweight or have high blood pressure or cholesterol levels.
  • Need regular checks of blood sugar levels to monitor prediabetes or manage diabetes effectively.
  • Want to assess your overall metabolic health as part of a routine checkup.

What Happens After The Test?

After receiving your FBG Test results:

  • Normal Results: Normal fasting glucose levels indicate healthy blood sugar regulation.
  • Elevated Results: If fasting glucose levels are elevated:
    • Your healthcare provider may diagnose prediabetes or diabetes and recommend additional tests or lifestyle changes to address the issue. Early intervention can significantly reduce the risk of long-term complications.
    • Additional tests like HbA1c or an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test may be recommended for confirmation.
  • Low Results: If fasting glucose levels are below the normal range, further evaluation for hypoglycemia or related conditions may be needed.
  • Follow-Up Care: Your doctor may recommend a personalized management plan, including lifestyle changes, dietary modification, exercise, or medications to manage your blood sugar levels effectively.

 

Test Detail

  • Sample Type: Blood
  • Sample Collection: In person at a Landmark Lobotomy location
  • Turnaround Time: 2 hours from sample collection time
Test Preparation: Requires fasting for 8-12 hours before the test. Water is allowed, but avoid food, beverages (except water), and medications unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Prioritize Your Health Today

Your blood sugar levels are a key indicator of your overall health. Book your Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) Test today to take control of your metabolic health and prevent complications from high or low blood sugar levels. Whether for prevention, diagnosis, or management, this test is a vital step in protecting your long-term health.

Start your journey toward better health—take control now!

How It Works

Purchase Your Test

Simply purchase this test online. A healthcare provider will review and approve your test requests; no healthcare provider visit is required.

Provide Your Sample

Visit a Landmark location near you for sample collection. Visits may be scheduled online.

Get Your Results

View your easy-to-read results online in your LandMark Patient™ account, including Linked Accounts. For certain results that require prompt attention, you will also be contacted by phone or mail.

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