1. Can I test for fructosamine at home?
No. Although a home test was available in the recent past, it was discontinued in 2002 after the manufacturer was bought by another company and amid concerns that the test strips were producing falsely high results.
2. Do I need to fast for a fructosamine test?
No. Since it measures glycated protein and determines the average glucose over the past 2-3 weeks, the frutosamine test is not affected by food that you have eaten during the day. It can be measured at any time during the day.
3. Shouldn’t someone with a family history of diabetes have a fructosamine and an A1C test?
Not usually. These tests are not recommended for screening non-diabetic patients, even if you have a strong family history. One or more may be ordered, however, if you have an elevated fasting glucose.
