Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD Fasting for blood work is a common requirement. Fasting requires not eating food ...

Normal non-fasting glucose levels are below 140 milligrams per deciliter of blood (mg/dL). If they're between 140 and 199 ...

Understanding the Glycemic Index (GI) Chart “The GI chart categorises foods based on how quickly they raise blood glucose levels: foods with a high GI (70 and above) lead to rapid spikes ...

However, if insulin levels are consistently high, it can lead to insulin resistance, a precursor to type 2 diabetes. By fasting, insulin levels have the chance to reset, potentially improving how ...