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Blood Sugar Testing: Questions for the Doctor

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doctor discussion guide

Because diabetes and prediabetes don't necessarily show any obvious symptoms, blood sugar testing is the only way to know where you stand. The fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test and the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) are two different tests used to determine whether your blood sugar levels are normal. But to make sure you understand what your results mean, you'll need to have a conversation with your doctor about them. Print our list of key questions to ask the doctor so you'll be more than prepared.

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