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Health Encyclopedia: Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
- Type 1 Diabetes - Diagnosis - Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
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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
Pre-Diabetes Risks, Symptoms & Prevention
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