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For a patient who is taking a Fasting blood glucose test, which of the following statements is FALSE?

A.

A result of greater than > 126 is Diabetes

B.

A result of less than < 70 is normal

C.

A result of 100 to 126 is prediabetes

D.

The patient should be NPO for 8 hours prior to the test

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.    A fasting blood glucose level of 126 mg/dL or higher on two separate occasions indicates diabetes.
B.    Levels below 70 mg/dL can indicate hypoglycemia, a condition characterized by abnormally low blood sugar levels.
C.    A fasting blood glucose level between 100 and 126 mg/dL indicates prediabetes.
D.    To get accurate results, the patient should not eat or drink anything except water for 8 hours before the test.
 


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Explanation

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