The Fasting Glucose test measures the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood after you have not eaten for at least 8 hours. This test can help your doctor diagnose and evaluate carbohydrate metabolic disorders.

Key Purpose:

• Measure blood sugar levels after overnight fasting
• Screen for diabetes and prediabetes
• Assess body’s glucose metabolism
• Evaluate insulin function
• Role in the Body Critical Functions:
• Provide energy to cells
• Regulate metabolic processes
• Support brain and muscle function
• Indicate how body processes sugar
• Normal Ranges Fasting Glucose Levels:
• Normal: 70-99 mg/dL
• Optimal: 80-86 mg/dL
• Prediabetes: 100-125 mg/dL
• Diabetes: 126 mg/dL or higher
• Test Limitations Potential Constraints:
• Can be affected by:
• Recent meals
• Stress levels
• Sleep quality Medication
• Individual metabolic variations
• Measurement errors possible
• Requires 8-12 hours of fasting
• Low Results May Indicate Potential Conditions:
• Healthy metabolic function
• Effective insulin sensitivity
• Potential hypoglycemia
• Medication effects
• High Results May Suggest Potential Risks:
• Prediabetes
• Insulin resistance
• Increased diabetes risk
• Potential metabolic syndrome
• Cardiovascular disease risk

Always require professional medical interpretation for accurate diagnosis.