2023-07-09 13:35:21
04:19 PM, Sunday, July 09, 2023
I wrote – Nada Sami:
A random sugar test is one way to measure the amount of sugar circulating in a person’s blood. Doctors perform this test and use the result to determine whether or not a person has diabetes.
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The Consulto reviews in the following report the reasons for undergoing a random sugar test, and some of the factors that affect the result, according to “Medical news today”.
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Although other tests are necessary to confirm a complete diagnosis, a random glucose test may help the doctor determine whether additional tests are needed.
A random glucose test measures a person’s blood glucose levels at any time of the day. Many blood tests for diabetes involve either fasting or continuous monitoring, but this test does not.
This test is useful for people who need a quick diagnosis, such as patients with type 1 diabetes who need urgent supplemental insulin.
Reasons to undergo a random sugar test
A doctor may recommend a random blood glucose test if a person has symptoms of diabetes. These symptoms may include:
urinating more often
Feeling very thirsty.
Feeling very hungry despite eating enough food.
Unexplained weight loss.
extreme fatigue
– Blurred vision.
Slow healing of cuts and bruises.
Type 2 diabetes often develops slowly, which can make it difficult to detect early symptoms.
People with diabetes may also experience tingling or numbness in the hands or feet, which is known as diabetic neuropathy.
Doctors measure the amount of glucose in a person’s blood in milligrams per deciliter. For a random glucose test, a result of 200 mg/dL or higher indicates that a person may have diabetes. However, the doctor will usually repeat the test on another day to get a more accurate diagnosis.
What can affect the results of a random sugar test?
Blood glucose levels change throughout the day depending on various factors. This may include a person’s food intake as well as the duration and intensity of any exercise or physical activity that day. However, people without diabetes tend to stay within the expected range of blood sugar levels.
The following factors may increase a person’s blood sugar levels:
Eat a lot of food.
Low levels of physical activity.
Medication side effects.
– the pressure.
– the pain.
– Menstruation.
The following factors may reduce a person’s blood sugar levels:
Eat little or no food.
Drinking alcohol.
Medication side effects.
Doing intense physical activity or playing sports.
Also read: In numbers, here is the normal blood sugar level
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