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Diagnosis
Testing for Glucose Abnormalities
Fasting Plasma Glucose. The fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test is the standard test for diagnosing diabetes. It is a simple blood test taken after 8 hours of fasting. In general, results indicate the following:
- FPG levels are considered normal up to 100 mg/dL (or 5.5 mmol/L).
- Levels between 100 and 125 mg/dL (5.5 to 7.0 mmol/L) are referred to as impaired fasting glucose or pre-diabetes. These levels are considered to be risk factors for type 2 diabetes and...
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Health Guide
Diabetes: Type 2: Medications
...Association now recommends that patients should aim for the following test results for intensive control of glucose levels:Fasting plasma glucose concentrations below 110 mg/dL.Glycolated... Read more »Diabetes: Type 2: Emergency Complications
Emergency ComplicationsHypoglycemiaPeople with diabetes who need to intensively control glucose levels are at risk for low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Hypoglycemia, also called insulin shock,... Read more »Type 2 Diabetes: Screening Tests - Fasting Plasma Glucose
...people without symptoms or risk factors. In fact, early screening may identify some people with impaired glucose levels that would eventually normalize. Such people might be treated unnecessarily... Read more »Type 2 Diabetes Treatment
...heart disease and stroke, which are the major killers of people with type 2 diabetes.Control blood glucose levels. The goal is to achieve fasting blood glucose levels of less than 110 mg/dL and... Read more »The Effects of exercise on Diabetes
...exercise may also injure blood vessels in the feet.Patients who are taking medications that lower blood glucose, particularly insulin, should take special precautions before embarking on a workout... Read more »Images
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Medications
...This drug can affect the results of certain urine glucose tests (cupric sulfate-type). Make sure... Read more »
...remember, use it at the same time each day. Monitor blood glucose levels on a regular basis, and... Read more »
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...use it at the same time(s) each day. Monitor blood glucose levels on a regular basis. Inform... Read more »
...use it at the same time(s) each day. Monitor blood glucose levels on a regular basis. Inform... Read more »
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