My doctor requested a Fasting Blood Sugar test and I fasted for 14 hours. Is that still ok?

Fasting sugar is tested minimum after 12 hours and max 14 hours.

Your blood sugar level should be between 70 to 110 (120) to classify as no diabetic ( ma be)

But this is not enough to decide Pre Diabetic class.

Another test has to be done, which is two hours after meals. And in this case the sugar level ideally should be in the range 140 to 160 to classify as no prediabetic. Further, one can not depend on one reading since depending on metbolic rate and what you had before the meals, results can vary.

So a repeat test say within month or two will help.

You should not unduly worry if the level is birder line. Exercise and diet control will help to control the blood sugar level. Do not eat heavy meals. Take small meals and that too when hungry. This way you will maintain your blood sugar level within limits.

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More then fine. It takes the body between 8 to 10 hrs for a complete digestion . That is why many times blood tests that require a fast are done in the morning to allow the patient a good 8 or more hours of complete fasting....Unless you are a sleepwalker and get up in the middle of the night to raid the refrig.

Good Luck and hope that your blood results are fantastic!!

On a lighter note now that I am thinking about the sleepwalking bit...I bet that's my problem. I seem to be putting on weight, I must be sleepwalking....LOL if not the case then one hell of a good excuse ;-)

That should be long enough as long as you have the test before eating again. They should give you very specific instructions. Normally it is no food after midnight and the test starting betweem 8 and 9 or 10 AM. Often water is allowed.

Yes. Muslims fast for about that length 30 days a year during Ramadan and theyre ok, so it should be fine.

You're doing great then. I'll also recommend you searching online for "clean eating" and going to website I'll give you.

Yes, that is fine.