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GlossaryFasting Glucose

measures blood sugar levels after not eating for 8 hours

Fasting Glucose, also known as Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) or Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), is a test that measures the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood after you have not eaten for at least 8 hours. This test is commonly used to diagnose diabetes and monitor blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes, providing critical information about how well the body is managing glucose.

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Oral Glucose Tolerance Test Significantly Impacts the Prevalence of Abnormal Glucose Tolerance Among Indian Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Lessons From a Large Database of Two Tertiary Care Centers on the Indian Subcontinent

research Oral Glucose Tolerance Test Significantly Impacts the Prevalence of Abnormal Glucose Tolerance Among Indian Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Lessons From a Large Database of Two Tertiary Care Centers on the Indian Subcontinent

22 citations , September 2015 in “Fertility and Sterility”

The oral glucose tolerance test is effective in detecting abnormal glucose tolerance in Indian women with PCOS.

research Relationship Between Glucose Homeostatic Disorders and Testosterone in Adult Nigerian Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

October 2018 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology”

Higher testosterone levels in Nigerian women with PCOS are linked to glucose disorders like diabetes.

research Clinical Application of Hair Protein Glycation in the Assessment of Blood Glucose Control and Diabetic Neuropathy

6 citations , February 1989 in “PubMed”

Hair glycation can indicate long-term blood sugar levels and diabetic nerve issues.

research Glycation of Hair Protein in the Assessment of Long-Term Control of Blood Glucose

6 citations , January 1988 in “Japanese Journal of Medicine”

Hair glycation levels can indicate long-term blood sugar control.

research Hair Protein Glycation as a Long-Term Index of Blood Glucose in Diabetics

5 citations , October 1988 in “Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice”

Hair glycation can indicate long-term blood sugar trends in diabetics.

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The conversation discusses the potential benefits of finasteride (Fin) for lowering cholesterol and reducing cardiovascular disease risk, with users sharing personal experiences and opinions on the medication's effects on health and hair loss. Some users report positive changes in cholesterol levels after taking finasteride, while others are skeptical or joke about its effects.

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A 27-year-old man saw significant hair regrowth after starting a regimen in January that included topical minoxidil with finasteride, vitamins D and B12, fish oil, zinc with magnesium, quitting smoking, and intermittent fasting. People commented on the effectiveness of minoxidil in Southern populations and asked about the details and timeline of his treatment.

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