Question 1

How does early morning sex affect fasting blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Yes, early morning sex can help in lowering blood sugar levels as it is a form of exercise which can bring the levels towards normalcy.

Question 2

What is normal fasting plasma glucose?

Accepted Answer

The expected values for normal fasting blood glucose concentration are between 70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L) and 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L).

Question 3

151 glucose level during fasting. Should I be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Yes the levels are more than normal. Speak with a diabetologist to know the best ways to bring it to normalcy.

Question 4

What is impaired fasting glucose?

Accepted Answer

Impaired fasting glucose is defined as glucose levels of 100 to 125 mg per dL (5.6 to 6.9 mmol per L) in fasting patients.

Question 5

Is a blood sugar test different from a plasma glucose test?

Accepted Answer

Yes they are different.

Question 6

Which is more important: the A1C test or fasting glucose level?

Accepted Answer

These days the A1C test is much more important to ascertain diabetes than the plasma glucose test.

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