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1. Frequently Asked Questions about Pre-Diabetes - American Diabetes ... A: Doctors can use either the fasting plasma glucose test (FPG) or the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) to detect pre-diabetes. ...
2. Diagnosing Diabetes: glucose tolerance test and blood glucose levels. As with fasting or random blood glucose tests, a markedly abnormal oral glucose tolerance test is diagnostic of diabetes. ...
3. Blood Tests for Diabetes Diagnosis and Management: Fasting Plasma ... Apr 14, 2009 ... Why is the fasting blood sugar test performed? Generally as a screening test for diabetes. The fasting blood sugar test is also