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Blood Glucose Monitoring
Alternate Names : Glucose - Random, Glucose Monitoring, Random Glucose, Serum Glucose - Random
Definition A measurement of glucose in the blood that can be done at any time on a portable machine. It can be a self test for the diabetic (see also "glucose").
Why is the Test Performed?
The test allows the diabetic to carefully monitor blood glucose levels to assure that they are within the normal range. The individual can then respond quickly to high or low blood sugar levels (diabetes or hypoglycemia) with appropriate intervention.
This test can also be a screening test for blood glucose levels.
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• Definition
• Why is the Test Performed?
• How is the Test Performed?
• How to Prepare for the Test?
• How will the Test Feel?
• Normal Values
• What do Abnormal Results Mean?
• Special Considerations
• Risks
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Diabetes
• Hypoglycemia
Tests & Exams
• Glucose Test
• Glucose Tolerance Test
Other Topics
• Adolescent Test or Procedure Preparation
• Bleeding
• Infant Test/Procedure Preparation
• Preschooler Test/Procedure Preparation
• School Age Test/Procedure Preparation
• Toddler Test/Procedure Preparation
Review Date : 3/2/2002
Reviewed By : Todd T. Brown, M.D., Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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