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• Glucose test
  == Glucose Test == ...gar]], is the main source of energy for the body's cells. The results of a glucose test can be used to diagnose or monitor [[diabetes]].
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• Random glucose test
  == Random Glucose Test == ...[blood test]] used to measure the amount of [[glucose]] in an individual's blood at any given time. This test is often used to screen for [[diabetes]].
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• Postprandial glucose test
  == Postprandial Glucose Test == ...loo-kose test) is a medical examination used to measure the body's [[blood glucose]] levels after a meal. The term "postprandial" originates from the Latin wo
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• Blood Sample
  == Blood Sample == A '''Blood Sample''' (/blʌd 'sæmpl/) is a small quantity of [[Blood]] taken from a person's body, typically via a [[Venipuncture]], for diagnos
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• Oral glucose tolerance test
  == Oral Glucose Tolerance Test == ...rediabetes]] and [[diabetes]]. The test measures the body's ability to use glucose, which is the body's main source of energy.
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• Glucose Tolerance Test
  '''Glucose Tolerance Test''' ...English word 'tolerance', referring to the body's ability to tolerate the glucose load.
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• Comprehensive metabolic panel
  ...liver, electrolyte and acid/base balance, and levels of blood glucose and blood proteins. * [[Blood test]]: A laboratory analysis performed on a blood sample.
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• Glucose intolerance
  == Glucose Intolerance == ...nˈtɔːlərəns/) is a medical condition where the body's ability to process [[glucose]] is impaired. This condition is often a precursor to more serious conditio
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• Glycosylated hemoglobin
  ...n' is derived from the Greek words 'glykys' meaning sweet, 'haima' meaning blood, and 'globin' meaning protein. ...m control of blood sugar levels as it provides an overview of the person's blood sugar levels over a period of time.
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• Fasting blood sugar
  == Fasting Blood Sugar == ...the words "fasting" (from Old English ''fæstan'', meaning "to fast") and "blood sugar" (from Old English ''blōd'' and Middle English ''sugre'').
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• Fingerstick
  ..., typically on a person's fingertip, to obtain a small sample of capillary blood for testing. ...sticking the finger with a small, sharp object, usually a lancet, to draw blood.
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• Panel
  ...pænəl/) is a term used in the field of [[medicine]] to refer to a group of tests that are routinely ordered to determine a person's health status. ...medicine, it has been used since the mid-20th century to refer to a set of tests or examinations.
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• HbA1c
  HbA1c is a blood test that reflects your average blood glucose levels over the past three months. It's the main test to diagnose [[prediab * [[Hemoglobin]]: A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
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• Prediabetes
  ...ediabetes''' (pronunciation: pre-di-a-bee-tis) is a health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as ...x "pre-" meaning "before", and "diabetes", a disease characterized by high blood sugar levels. Thus, prediabetes refers to a state that precedes the onset o
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• Neonatal hypoglycemia
  ...occurs in newborns, typically within the first few days of life, where the blood sugar level is significantly lower than the normal range. ...ed from three words: "neo" (new), "natal" (birth), and "hypoglycemia" (low blood sugar).
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• Fast
  ...is is often done prior to certain medical tests or procedures, such as a [[blood test]] or [[surgery]], to ensure accurate results or to reduce the risk of ...ng blood glucose test]]''': A test to measure the amount of glucose in the blood after an 8-12 hour fast.
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• Hemoglobin A1C
  ...sures the amount of glucose that has been adhered to the hemoglobin in red blood cells for the past 2 to 3 months. It is used to monitor the long-term contr * [[Glycosylated Hemoglobin]]: Hemoglobin to which glucose is bound. Hemoglobin A1C is a type of glycosylated hemoglobin.
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• Idiopathic hypoglycemia
  ...siːmiə/) is a medical condition characterized by low blood sugar levels ([[glucose]]) without a known cause. ...terally means "under-sweet blood", referring to low levels of sugar in the blood.
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• Reactive hypoglycemia
  ...ostprandial hypoglycemia''', is a medical condition characterized by low [[blood sugar]] levels that occur after meals. ...meaning sweet, and "haima" meaning blood, thus translating to "under-sweet blood".
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• Beutler test
  ...nase deficiency|G6PD deficiency]], a genetic disorder that affects the red blood cells. ...uses red blood cells to break down if G6PD is deficient. The degree of red blood cell breakdown is then measured to determine if the patient has G6PD defici
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