Guest guest Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Hi Lottie, The only test you really need to fast for is a cholesterol test which is only sometimes included in a metabolic panel. Blood glucose is something that doesn't necessarily need to be done while fasting unless there is a concern over the result. If there is a concern for diabetes then they'll have you fast for that one too but the rest can be done whether you've eaten or not. Take care, Tracey > > Dear , > I am glad that you mentioned your doctor doing a metabolic panel on your blood. I just happened to be in my oncology office today waiting for my cbc when I read an article in www.Caring4Cancer.com. This is a free magazine that is offered at oncology offices and I think you can go to the web site and subscribe for a free magazine and their newsletter. This is there I get a lot of my information that I pass on to the group. > It is called a CMP (comprehensive metabolic panel) and also a BCP ( blood chemistry panel). This test provides us with important information about the health of our organs such as our kidneys, liver, blood sugar or glucose blood proteins, electrolytes and carbon dioxide. You are supposed to fast before taking it, but no one has ever told me to at MDACC, so I don't know how accurate it is, since I take it about the same time as my SKI and have to eat. I take a small breakfast in my briefcase and take it while waiting for the doctor. > Good luck with your new doctor, with him on " your side " , I'm sure you will thrive. > Best wishes, > Lottie Duthu > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 > It is called a CMP (comprehensive metabolic panel) and also a BCP ( blood chemistry panel). This test provides us with important information about the health of our organs such as our kidneys, liver, blood sugar or glucose blood proteins, electrolytes and carbon dioxide. You are supposed to fast before taking it, but no one has ever told me to at MDACC, so I don't know how accurate it is, _______________________ Hi Lottie and others, The reason that MDACC does not have you fast is because they are not interested in the glucose level and fasting is not required for the liver function tests, etc. So, when you see a normal range for glucose and your results, you can ignore that.....because the normal range is for fasting. With food in your system, you glucose will usually be elevated. It would be nice to occasionally do the chem screen fasting to see where your glucose actually is because type 2 diabetes is such a problem in this country. C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 > It is called a CMP (comprehensive metabolic panel) and also a BCP ( blood chemistry panel). This test provides us with important information about the health of our organs such as our kidneys, liver, blood sugar or glucose blood proteins, electrolytes and carbon dioxide. You are supposed to fast before taking it, but no one has ever told me to at MDACC, so I don't know how accurate it is, _______________________ Hi Lottie and others, The reason that MDACC does not have you fast is because they are not interested in the glucose level and fasting is not required for the liver function tests, etc. So, when you see a normal range for glucose and your results, you can ignore that.....because the normal range is for fasting. With food in your system, you glucose will usually be elevated. It would be nice to occasionally do the chem screen fasting to see where your glucose actually is because type 2 diabetes is such a problem in this country. C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 , Thank you for letting us know that if one does not fast for the comprehensive metabolic panel, the glucose level will probably read high (but that it is not necessarily a concern). I had no idea about this and was always surprised that my glucose was on the high normal side. I am going to fast for my next comp and see how much of a difference there is in the blood glucose level. Thanks to Lottie for bringing it up and to you, , and Tracey, for commenting on the fasting aspect. JoAnn > > Hi Lottie and others, > The reason that MDACC does not have you fast is because they are not interested in the glucose level and fasting is not required for the liver function tests, etc. So, when you see a normal range for glucose and your results, you can ignore that.....because the normal range is for fasting. With food in your system, you glucose will usually be elevated. It would be nice to occasionally do the chem screen fasting to see where your glucose actually is because type 2 diabetes is such a problem in this country. > > C. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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