blood sugar test
Diabetic monitoring procedure
A blood sugar test measures glucose levels in the blood, used to diagnose and monitor diabetes.
The test may involve fasting beforehand or drinking a glucose solution.
Diabetics perform routine blood sugar tests at home using a finger prick and portable meter: Her blood sugar test showed elevated levels.
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- fasting glucoseBlood sugar measured unfed
- meterDevice that measures usage
- lancetSmall surgical knife
- fingerprickPuncture to draw blood
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