glucose test
Blood sugar measurement
A glucose test measures blood sugar levels, typically to screen for or monitor diabetes.
The most common forms are fasting glucose tests, which require not eating beforehand, and glucose tolerance tests, which measure how the body processes sugar after drinking a sweet solution.
Her glucose test came back elevated, so the doctor ordered follow-up testing.
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