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Endocrine System Function - Answer-Produce hormones and secrete them directly into the
bloodstream
Insulin - Answer-Regulator of metabolism and storage of ingested carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
(anabolic or storage hormone).
Facilitates gl...
Fasting is no caloric intake for at least 8 hours. The FPG test needs to be confirmed by repeating testing
on another day.
Diagnosing Diabetes: Random Plasma Glucose Measurement - Answer✔✔->200 mg/dl plus symptoms
Diagnosing Diabetes: Two-Hour OGTT Level - Answer✔✔->200 mg/dl using a glucose load of 75g.
You have the patient drink a syrup drink and evaluate how well the body tolerates large doses of sugar.
Diagnosing Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1C Test - Answer✔✔-Useful in determining glycemic levels over time.
May be used in diagnosis or to monitor success of treatment. It shows the amount of glucose attached to
hgb molecules over RBC life span (3 months). <6.5-7%
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