Dr. Suneetha B S
Diabetology
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Hi doctor,
I did a diabetes test (they pricked a finger for that), and I want to know what the results mean. I am pregnant in my 15th week.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern. The test where they prick your finger to test blood sugar is called the capillary blood glucose test. The ideal time for testing are for the fasting test - 8 to 12 hours of fasting (which you have correctly followed) and for post-prandial test (after food) - 1.5 to 2 hours after a meal. From your description, you are worried about the post-prandial test. I have seen the report that shows fasting blood sugar (FBS) - 77 mg/dL and post prandial blood sugar (PPBS) - 97 mg/dL (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Both are within the 'normal range,' and there is no need to worry. The next time you go for testing, you can follow the timings mentioned above. You could carry your food to the laboratory, thus saving some time, and you can calculate the exact time. I hope that answers your question.
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