Sugar Tests in Delhi: Which One Do You Need?
There’s no single "sugar test" — there’s a family of them. Here’s what each measures, when to do which, and prices at Saral Diagnostics.
The four common sugar tests
Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS): ~₹100. 10-hour fast. Measures glucose after no food.
Post-Prandial (PP): ~₹120. 2 hours after eating. Tells you how your body handles a meal.
HbA1c: ~₹350. No fasting needed. Average sugar over the last 90 days — the gold standard for diabetes monitoring.
OGTT: ~₹500. 2-hour test with glucose load. For diagnosing gestational diabetes or pre-diabetes.
Post-Prandial (PP): ~₹120. 2 hours after eating. Tells you how your body handles a meal.
HbA1c: ~₹350. No fasting needed. Average sugar over the last 90 days — the gold standard for diabetes monitoring.
OGTT: ~₹500. 2-hour test with glucose load. For diagnosing gestational diabetes or pre-diabetes.
Which test should I do?
Routine annual checkup: FBS + HbA1c. Already diagnosed diabetic: HbA1c every 3 months. Pregnancy (24–28 weeks): OGTT. Symptoms (frequent urination, thirst, fatigue): FBS + PP same day, plus HbA1c.
Frequently asked questions
How do I prepare for fasting blood sugar?
10–12 hour fast. Water is allowed. Take medication as usual unless your doctor says otherwise.
