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The Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) test measures your glucose level after fasting for at least 8 hours, typically overnight. It is a key test for assessing how well your body is managing blood sugar levels and is one of the most common tests for diagnosing diabetes or pre-diabetes.

Why You Need It:

• Screen for Diabetes: The FBS test is commonly used to check for high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), a key indicator of diabetes.
• Diagnose Pre-diabetes: This test helps identify individuals at risk of developing type 2 diabetes by detecting early signs of insulin resistance or abnormal blood sugar regulation.
• Monitor Blood Sugar Control: For those already diagnosed with diabetes, the FBS test is used to assess how well blood sugar is being managed after a period of fasting.

How It Works:

The FBS test involves a blood sample taken after fasting for at least 8 hours (usually overnight). It measures the amount of glucose in your bloodstream, offering a snapshot of how your body is regulating sugar without the influence of food intake.

Normal Range:

• Normal range: Typically, 70 to 100 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter) for most adults.
• Impaired fasting glucose (pre-diabetes): 100 to 125 mg/dL. This indicates higher-than-normal levels of glucose but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.
• Diabetes: 126 mg/dL or higher on two separate tests indicates diabetes.

Why It’s Done:

• Early Detection of Diabetes: The FBS test is one of the most effective ways to identify pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes, especially in individuals with risk factors such as family history, obesity, or sedentary lifestyle.
• Assess Metabolic Health: It provides valuable information about how well your body is processing glucose and can help detect problems with insulin resistance.
• Monitor Diabetes Management: For those already diagnosed with diabetes, the FBS test is an important tool for tracking blood sugar control and determining if lifestyle changes or medication need to be adjusted.