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A blood sugar test measures the amount of glucose in your blood. Glucose is a type of sugar that serves as the primary energy source for your body. There are several types of blood sugar tests:

  • Fasting Blood Sugar Test: Measures blood glucose after you have not eaten for at least 8 hours.
  • Random Blood Sugar Test: Measures blood glucose at any time, regardless of when you last ate.
  • Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT): Measures blood glucose before and after you drink a sugary solution.
  • Hemoglobin A1C Test: Provides an average blood glucose level over the past 2-3 months.

These tests are commonly used to diagnose and monitor diabetes and prediabetes.

Last updated: 1/12/2025

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