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AST is suitable in the following instances:
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In a pre‐meal or fasting state (two hours or more after the last meal)
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Two hours or more after taking insulin
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Two hours or more after exercising
Caution: AST should not be used to calibrate continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMs).
Results from AST should not be used in insulin dose calculations. Do not use AST if:
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You think your blood glucose is low
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You believe you may be hypoglycemic
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You are testing for hyperglycemia
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Your routine glucose results fluctuate often
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You are pregnant