Glucose is the main sugar found in your blood and your body's primary source of energy. A fasting glucose test measures your blood sugar level after not eating for at least 8 hours.
Category: Metabolic Panel
Also known as: glucose, blood sugar, fasting glucose, glu, blood glucose, fbs, random glucose, glukoza
Reference range: 70–100 mg/dL (Source: ABIM)
Standard unit: mg/dL
High values may indicate
High glucose levels may indicate diabetes, prediabetes, stress, Cushing syndrome, or pancreatic disorders.
Low values may indicate
Low glucose levels (hypoglycemia) may indicate insulin overproduction, liver disease, adrenal insufficiency, or excessive alcohol use.