What is the fasting level of blood glucose? A. 4 mM B. 0 mM C. 6.1 mM D. 1 mM
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This level is used as a baseline to determine if a person has normal blood sugar levels, prediabetes, or diabetes. The normal fasting blood glucose level for adults is typically between 3.9 and 5.5 millimoles per liter (mM). Show more…
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