which test is blood glucose under your blood test
Asked by: CuriousPatient
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Answered by Dr. HealthMonitor 🩺
Blood glucose levels are typically measured using the following tests:
- Fasting Blood Glucose Test: Measures blood sugar after an overnight fast.
- Random Blood Glucose Test: Measures blood sugar at any time, regardless of when you last ate.
- Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT): Measures blood sugar before and after consuming a sugary drink.
- Hemoglobin A1C Test: Provides an average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months.
These tests are commonly used to diagnose and monitor diabetes and prediabetes.