Distinguish among the three blood tests that are commonly used to diagnose diabetes and prediabetes
What will be an ideal response?
The fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test requires that the patient fast for 8 to 10 hours prior to the blood being drawn. The oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) requires that the patient drink a glucose solution 2 hours prior to the blood being drawn. The A1C or glycosylated hemoglobin test requires neither fasting nor consumption of glucose. It is used not only to diagnose diabetes and prediabetes, but also to monitor blood glucose levels over the past 2-3 months.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false