Glucose

Fasting glucose in Taiwan

空腹血糖

Diabetes and prediabetes.

About this test

A blood test that measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in the blood after a period without food or drink other than water. A sample is drawn from a vein in the arm.

Shows the blood sugar level when the body is not busy with a meal. Higher results help a doctor assess for diabetes and prediabetes, a stage where blood sugar is raised but below the diabetes range.

How much does Fasting glucose cost in Taiwan?

In Taiwan it appears inside 341 checkup packages, from US$42 for the whole package.

Packages that include it

PackageHospitalPrice
E-Da Healthcare General Checkup Package (1350 NTD)E-Da Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung
US$42
NT$1,350
Advanced Health Check Program - SpringWei Gong Memorial Hospital, Miaoli
US$56
NT$1,800
Liver Care CheckupCheng Ching Hospital Chung Kang Branch Health Management Center, Taichung
US$62
NT$2,000
Budget-Friendly PackageCountry Hospital, Taipei
US$62
NT$2,000
E-Da Healthcare General Checkup Package (2000 NTD)E-Da Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung
US$62
NT$2,000
Basic Health CheckupFu Jen Catholic University Hospital Health Management Center, New Taipei
US$62
NT$2,000
Advanced Health Check Program - SummerWei Gong Memorial Hospital, Miaoli
US$69
NT$2,200
Health & Vitality PackageYuan's General Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung
US$75
NT$2,400

What US screening guidelines say

The US Preventive Services Task Force is an independent US panel whose recommendations cover people without symptoms. Shown for comparison; it is not advice for you.

Recommended (grade A/B)The USPSTF recommends screening for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, including with a fasting plasma glucose test, in adults aged 35 to 70 years who have overweight or obesity. (2021) · USPSTF ↗ Note: Same recommendation names fasting plasma glucose, HbA1c and the oral glucose tolerance test as acceptable screening tests. The USPSTF suggests clinicians consider screening at an earlier age in groups with higher diabetes prevalence, including Asian American persons, and at a lower BMI (23 or higher) in Asian American persons.

Before this test

This is general information about how the exam is usually done, not medical advice for you or your family member. Requirements vary by center and by individual health history — always follow the center's own instructions and your own doctor's guidance, especially for any medicine change.

Usually needs at least 8 hours without food or drink except water beforehand.

Mention when booking: If you take insulin or other diabetes medicine, ask the prescribing doctor how to manage it while fasting, and mention it to the center.

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