Blood Glucose medical test
Learn about Fasting Blood Glucose/Sugar medical tests, including what the tests are used for, why a doctor may order a test, how a test will feel, and what the results may mean.
What is Blood Glucose?
A blood glucose test measures the glucose levels in your blood.
What the Blood Glucose test used for?
A blood glucose test is used to find out if your blood sugar levels are in the healthy range. It is often used to help diagnose and monitor diabetes.
How is the procedure performed?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm. You may want to wear a shirt with sleeves that can easily be rolled up to make it easier to collect the blood sample. This usually takes less than five minutes. For some types of glucose blood tests, you will need to drink a sugary drink before your blood is drawn.
What will be the results interprets?
| Result | Fasting test | Random blood glucose test | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 70 - 100 (mg/dL) | Below 125 mg/dL | |
| Abnormal | Prediabetes | 100–125 mg/dL | 140–199 mg/dL |
| Diabetes | 126 mg/dL and higher | 200 mg/dL and higher | |