Fasteprøve

Fasteprøve, also known as a fasting test, is a medical procedure used to assess the body's ability to metabolize glucose. It is typically performed after an overnight fast, usually 8 to 12 hours, to ensure that blood glucose levels are not influenced by recent food intake. The test involves drawing a blood sample and measuring the glucose concentration in the blood. Fasting glucose levels are used to diagnose and monitor diabetes, as well as to assess the effectiveness of diabetes management. A fasting glucose level of 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L) or higher on two separate tests is considered indicative of diabetes. Levels between 100 and 125 mg/dL (5.6 and 6.9 mmol/L) may indicate prediabetes, a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Fasteprøve is a simple, non-invasive test that provides valuable information about a person's metabolic health. However, it should be interpreted in conjunction with other diagnostic tools and clinical information to make an accurate diagnosis.