Sugar Test (Fasting Glucose Test) in Pune

The Sugar Test, also known as Fasting Glucose Test, measures the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood after fasting for 8 hours. It's the primary screening tool to detect diabetes and monitor how well your body processes sugar. This test helps identify if your pancreas produces enough insulin to keep blood sugar levels normal.

This test is crucial for early detection of diabetes, which affects millions of people worldwide. Early diagnosis allows for lifestyle changes and treatment that can prevent serious complications like heart disease, kidney damage, and nerve problems. The Blood Glucose Fasting test also helps monitor treatment effectiveness in people already diagnosed with diabetes.

You should get this test if you experience frequent urination, increased thirst, or unexplained hunger. Adults over 35, people with family history of diabetes, those who are overweight, and individuals with high blood pressure should get regular screening. The 8 hour fasting sugar test is also recommended for pregnant women to check for gestational diabetes.

Values below 70 mg/dL indicate low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which can cause dizziness and weakness. 70-100 mg/dL is normal and shows healthy sugar metabolism. Values 100-125 mg/dL suggest prediabetes, while 126 mg/dL or higher on repeat testing indicates diabetes. Your doctor will interpret results based on your symptoms and medical history.

If your results are normal, repeat the sugar after fast test every 3 years after age 35. People with prediabetes should test annually, while those with diabetes may need frequent monitoring as advised by their doctor. Your physician might also recommend the test more often if you have risk factors like obesity or family history of diabetes.

Yes. A 8 hour fast is recommended for accurate results. You may drink water during the fasting window. Our home collection team usually visits early morning so you can eat breakfast immediately after.

The Sugar Test at Pathofast Lab in Pune costs Rs.110. This price includes free home sample collection anywhere in Pune and a doctor-verified report delivered within 1 hours by WhatsApp and email. You can pay online while booking, on home visit (cash, UPI, or card), or at the reception desk if you walk in to our Camp lab.

Sugar Test reports are ready in 1 hours and are delivered by WhatsApp and email. Every report is verified by a qualified doctor at our Pune lab before being shared with you.