Be sure to fast when taking a blood sugar levels test
The test may be done while you are fasting or at random.
If you are having a fasting glucose blood test, you should NOT eat or drink for 6 hours before the test.
A random glucose test can be done at any time of the day, but results depend on what you drink or eat before the test, as well as your activity.
Back to TopHow the Test Will Feel
When the needle is inserted to draw blood, some people feel moderate pain, while others feel only a prick or stinging sensation. Afterward, there may be some throbbing.
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Last modified June 26, 2009Author 2684 > has blogged 79 times
