Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) Test is conducted to measure the glucose level in blood in an individual. There is one pre-condition before conducting Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) Test. That is, that individual should be in empty stomach for at least 8 hours. Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) Test can be conducted to detect pre-diabetes too.
Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) Test is preferred by both an individual and the doctor since it is convenient and low in cost. It is recommended to conduct Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) Test in the morning. During that time, the results are very reliable. The glucose level in blood is measured in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). Below, by looking at the table, you will understand both the categorized results and their meanings.
| Plasma Glucose Result (mg/dL) | Diagnosis Meaning |
| 99 or <99 | Normal |
| 100 – 125 | Pre-diabetes (impaired fasting glucose) |
| 126 or >126 | Diabetes |
If an individual is diagnosed with Impaired Fasting Glucose (IFG) that person should have to be very careful. It is because that person is more prone to develop type-2 diabetes later. An individual cannot be said to have diabetes with one-time conducted Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) Test. It is necessary to conduct another Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) Test on another day to confirm the presence of diabetes in that person.
