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fasting glucose Fasting blood sugar, fasting plasma glucose Endocrinology Glucose obtained from a Pt who has had nothing–except water by mouth for 8+ hrs; FG is used in evaluating Pts for possible DM Ref range 65-115 mg/dL non-diabetic;
110-140 mg/dL, possible GTT warranted; > 140 DM. See Diabetes mellitus, Glucose tolerance test. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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0 per cent increase in fasting glucose and a 71 per cent increase in blood-fat levels. If levels are between 100 and 126 mg/dL, this condition will be referred to as impaired fasting glucose or prediabetes and should be considered a risk factor for Type 2 diabetes. Scientists believe that fasting glucose tests are more accurate for diabetes diagnosis than oral glucose-tolerance tests. |
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