Which blood test is performed to measure the level of glucose after the patient has NOT eaten for at least 12 hours?
A) fasting blood sugar
B) cortisol level
C) glucose tolerance test
D) glucose self-testing
A
Explanation: A) Correct! A fasting blood sugar is performed after fasting (not eating for 12 hours).
B) A cortisol level does not require a fasting test.
C) A glucose tolerance test does not require fasting.
D) Glucose self-testing is done throughout the day and does not require fasting.
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