what is a blood sugar test called

A blood sugar test is commonly referred to as a blood glucose test. There are several types of blood glucose tests, including:

• Fasting Blood Sugar Test (FBS): Measures blood sugar after an overnight fast.
• Random Blood Sugar Test: Measures blood sugar at any time, regardless of when you last ate.
• Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT): Measures blood sugar before and after drinking a glucose-rich drink.
• Hemoglobin A1C Test: Measures average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months.

These tests help diagnose diabetes, prediabetes, or monitor blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.