{"id":9302,"date":"2024-11-24T21:46:30","date_gmt":"2024-11-24T19:46:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=9302"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:54:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:54:47","slug":"blood-sugar-test-to-detect-glucose-metabolism-disorders-early","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/blood-sugar-test-to-detect-glucose-metabolism-disorders-early\/","title":{"rendered":"Blood sugar test: how to detect glucose metabolism disorders in time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1318\">Changes in blood glucose levels can go unnoticed for a long time, but they are often the first signal of serious malfunctions in the body. A blood sugar test is a simple and affordable procedure that allows you to identify risks in a timely manner and prevent the development of diabetes or other metabolic disorders.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1360\">When to pay attention to symptoms<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1513\">Hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia are not always obvious. However, some symptoms may indicate the need for an immediate blood sugar test:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1701\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1541\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1541\">constant feeling of thirst<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1580\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1580\">frequent urination, especially at night<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1606\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1606\">severe fatigue and weakness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1655\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1655\">unexplained weight loss or, conversely, weight gain<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1674\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1674\">blurred vision<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1701\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1701\">prolonged wound healing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1747\">As endocrinologist Dr. Anton Koval notes:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1891\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1891\"><strong data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1891\">\u201cThe earlier we detect abnormalities in glucose levels, the better the chances of avoiding serious complications, including cardiovascular disease.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1928\">What does a blood sugar test show?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1959\">The study allows you to assess:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"2130\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1991\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1991\">baseline fasting glucose level<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2078\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2078\">the body&#039;s ability to utilize glucose after exercise (glucose tolerance test)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2130\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2130\">average glucose level over the past few months (<a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/biochemical-blood-tests\/diabetes-diagnosis\/glycosylated-hemoglobin-hba1c\/\">HbA1c<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2198\">These indicators give the doctor a complete picture of the state of carbohydrate metabolism.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2232\">What testing methods exist?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"group pointer-events-none relative flex justify-center *:pointer-events-auto\"><button class=\"hover:bg-token-main-surface-secondary text-token-text-secondary pointer-events-auto rounded-lg px-1 py-1 opacity-0 transition-opacity duration-200 group-focus-within:opacity-100 group-hover:opacity-100\"><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"tableContainer horzScrollShadows relative\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full\" data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2648\">\n<thead data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2274\">\n<tr data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2274\">\n<th data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2246\">Test type<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2262\">What is being assessed?<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2274\">Advantages<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2648\">\n<tr data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2386\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2334\"><strong data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2333\">Glucometry<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2360\">instant glucose level<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2386\">speed, accessibility<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2470\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2430\"><strong data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2429\">Laboratory determination of fasting glucose<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2451\">basic diagnostics<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2470\">high accuracy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2561\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2507\"><strong data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2506\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/biochemical-blood-tests\/diabetes-diagnosis\/glyukozo-tolerantnyj-test-natshhe-cherez-60-hv-cherez-120-hv\/\">Glucose tolerance test<\/a> (GTT)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2528\">glucose response<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2561\">detection of hidden violations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2648\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2574\"><strong data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2573\">HbA1c<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2612\">average sugar level over 2\u20133 months<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2612\" data-end=\"2648\">objective assessment of diabetes risk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2700\">As laboratory technician Dr. Larisa Kucher emphasizes:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2802\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2802\"><strong data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2802\">\u201cIt is the combination of different tests that makes it possible not to miss latent forms of glucose metabolism disorders.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2802\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9304\" src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/themes\/woodmart\/images\/lazy.svg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/world-diabetes-day-medical-equipment-wooden-floor.jpg\" alt=\"Glucometer on the background of a medical card\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/world-diabetes-day-medical-equipment-wooden-floor.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/world-diabetes-day-medical-equipment-wooden-floor-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/world-diabetes-day-medical-equipment-wooden-floor-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/world-diabetes-day-medical-equipment-wooden-floor-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/world-diabetes-day-medical-equipment-wooden-floor-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/world-diabetes-day-medical-equipment-wooden-floor-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2804\" data-end=\"2840\">How to prepare for the analysis<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"2916\">For the most accurate result, you should follow a few simple rules:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"3079\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2957\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"2957\">do not eat 8\u201312 hours before donating blood<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"2999\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"2999\">avoid stress and physical exertion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3033\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3033\">eliminate alcohol for 24 hours<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3034\" data-end=\"3079\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3079\">If you are taking medication, discuss it with your doctor.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"3081\" data-end=\"3109\">Blood sugar levels<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3111\" data-end=\"3207\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3111\" data-end=\"3139\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3113\" data-end=\"3139\"><strong data-start=\"3113\" data-end=\"3122\">On an empty stomach<\/strong>: 3.3\u20135.5 mmol\/l<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3140\" data-end=\"3186\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3186\"><strong data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3170\">2 hours after eating<\/strong>: up to 7.8 mmol\/l<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3187\" data-end=\"3207\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3207\"><strong data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3198\">HbA1c<\/strong>: up to 5.7%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3313\">It is important to remember that the interpretation of the results is always carried out by a doctor based on a comprehensive examination.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"3315\" data-end=\"3333\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3335\" data-end=\"3445\"><strong data-start=\"3335\" data-end=\"3388\">Can I drink water before taking a sugar test?<\/strong><br data-start=\"3388\" data-end=\"3391\" \/>Yes, drinking a small amount of clean water is allowed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3447\" data-end=\"3583\"><strong data-start=\"3447\" data-end=\"3491\">What to do if your sugar level is high?<\/strong><br data-start=\"3491\" data-end=\"3494\" \/>Contact an endocrinologist to confirm the diagnosis and order further examinations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3585\" data-end=\"3724\"><strong data-start=\"3585\" data-end=\"3631\">How often should you check your sugar level?<\/strong><br data-start=\"3631\" data-end=\"3634\" \/>Recommended annually for adults over 40 years of age or more frequently if risk factors are present.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3726\" data-end=\"3929\">A timely blood sugar test is the best way to keep your health under control and prevent the development of serious complications, such as type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Changes in blood glucose levels can go unnoticed for a long time, but they are often the first signal of serious malfunctions 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