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What is the main source of energy for the body?
What is the main source of energy for the body?
Which hormone helps move glucose from the bloodstream into cells?
Which hormone helps move glucose from the bloodstream into cells?
What may high blood glucose levels be a sign of?
What may high blood glucose levels be a sign of?
Low blood glucose levels are common among people with which type of diabetes?
Low blood glucose levels are common among people with which type of diabetes?
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What can severe low blood sugar lead to without treatment?
What can severe low blood sugar lead to without treatment?
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What is the purpose of tying an elastic band around the upper arm before drawing blood?
What is the purpose of tying an elastic band around the upper arm before drawing blood?
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What is the purpose of cleaning the finger before conducting a finger-prick test for glucose monitoring?
What is the purpose of cleaning the finger before conducting a finger-prick test for glucose monitoring?
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What is the recommended blood glucose level after a fasting test?
What is the recommended blood glucose level after a fasting test?
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What is the significance of a blood glucose level of 126 mg/dL after a fasting test?
What is the significance of a blood glucose level of 126 mg/dL after a fasting test?
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Why do healthcare professionals clean the area with an antiseptic before drawing blood?
Why do healthcare professionals clean the area with an antiseptic before drawing blood?
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