To test for the amount of sugars (glucose) in the blood.
It measures blood glucose levels to check that you're not diabetic (if you were, the level would be quite high even if you had not eaten).
A fasting blood glucose of 137 is a concern. A random blood glucose of 137 is not a concern.
The standard test is a 3 hour GTT (glucose tolerance test).
Just the presence of glucose Just the presence of glucose
No. It is not necessary to fast for a CBC. Generally tests like Lipid profiles and Glucose testing are ones that will require you to fast. CBC is a test that deals with your blood cells.
bedside blood glucose test
Companies that manufacture blood glucose test strips are companies that specialize in manufacturing equipment for diabetes management. One touch manufactures blood glucose test strips.
The type of blood test that tests for levels of glucose in the blood
during the third triamester
Diabetes
A common test to diagnose hypoglycemia is the extended oral glucose tolerance test.
The two best diagnostic tools for discovering diabetes are blood glucose test and urinalysis. The blood glucose test measures the amount of glucose in the blood stream; the urinalysis measures ketones, a by-product of elevated glucose levels secreted from the kidneys.
Blood glucose tests require either whole blood, serum, or plasma collected by vein puncture or finger puncture. No special preparation is required for a casual blood glucose test.
The glucose tolerance test (GTT) measures the amount of blood sugar levels after the administration of glucose.
should I use blood glucose test daily if I have produce too much insulin
hematocrit or hemoglobin test
No, 93 is not high for blood glucose. Are you a diabetic? How long after eating was the blood test taken, the length of time from when you have eaten will effect the glucose test as will exercise. More information is needed to answer your question. Cheyzer