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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Blood glucose level
  == Blood Glucose Level == ...blood sugar level''', refers to the amount of [[glucose]] present in the [[blood]] at any given time.
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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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• Blood Sugar Level
  '''Blood Sugar Level''' ...ation of glucose present in the blood. The term is derived from the words "blood" (from Old English ''blōd''), "sugar" (from Sanskrit ''śarkarā''), and "
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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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• 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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• Blood sugar level
  == Blood Sugar Level == ...70-kilogram (150 lb) human at all times. The body tightly regulates blood glucose levels as a part of metabolic homeostasis.
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• Blood glucose
  == Blood Glucose == ...d is carried to the cells through the bloodstream. The regulation of blood glucose levels is essential for proper body functioning.
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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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• Impaired fasting glucose
  == Impaired Fasting Glucose == ...etes]]''' (pronounced: pre-di-a-bee-tees), is a condition where a person's blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be classified a
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• Counterregulatory hormone
  ...of [[hormones]] that work in opposition to [[insulin]] to regulate [[blood glucose]] levels. ...sed in response to low blood glucose levels, stress, and during periods of fasting or intense exercise.
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• Biomarkers of diabetes
  ...abetes]], a chronic disease characterized by high levels of glucose in the blood. ...Plasma Glucose (FPG)]]''': This test measures the level of glucose in the blood after an overnight fast. A high FPG level may indicate diabetes.
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• Diabetes mellitus type 2
  ...way the body processes blood sugar (glucose). It is characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and relative lack of insulin. ...sweetened with honey", referring to the presence of sugar in the urine and blood of people with diabetes. The term "type 2" distinguishes it from [[Diabetes
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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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• Hypoglycaemia
  ...a condition characterized by an abnormally low level of [[glucose]] in the blood. ...and "haima" meaning "blood". Thus, it literally translates to "under-sweet blood".
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• Hypoglycemic
  ...ek words "hypo" meaning under, "glykys" meaning sweet, and "haima" meaning blood. ...a condition characterized by an abnormally low level of [[glucose]] in the blood, typically below 70 mg/dL. It is most commonly associated with [[diabetes]]
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