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What is the purpose of a blood glucose test?
What is the purpose of a blood glucose test?
- To measure the level of insulin in the blood
- To determine the level of cholesterol in the blood
- To check for diabetes and monitor its treatment (correct)
- To monitor the treatment of high blood pressure
When is a fasting blood sugar (FBS) test usually conducted?
When is a fasting blood sugar (FBS) test usually conducted?
- During a glucose load test
- At least 8 hours after fasting (correct)
- At random times during the day
- At least 2 hours after a meal
What does HbA1C test measure?
What does HbA1C test measure?
- Average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months (correct)
- Insulin resistance
- Cholesterol levels
- Blood pressure levels
When is a 2-hour postprandial blood sugar (2-hour PC) test done?
When is a 2-hour postprandial blood sugar (2-hour PC) test done?
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What does a random blood sugar (RBS) test determine?
What does a random blood sugar (RBS) test determine?
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