GLUCOSE (CURRENT BLOOD SUGARS)
What is it?A blood glucose test measures the amount of a type of sugar, called glucose, in your blood at the time of testing.
Why do I need it?A blood glucose test is an accurate way to measure your blood sugar level at the time of testing. If you have diabetes, testing your blood glucose levels provides information for better control and prevention of complications.
Blood sugar testing also may be used to:- Screen for diagnosis of diabetes, pre-diabetes, or degree of diabetes control.
- Determine an initial insulin dose and schedule or to adjust the insulin doses or schedule.
- Test blood sugar levels in people who have symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) or low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
If your results are 'abnormal' or 'out-of-range' from the normal, please contact a health care provider. The interpretation of any laboratory test should be made only by a licensed nurse practitioner or physician.