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GlossaryFasting Glucose (FPG)

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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research The Role of High Serum Uric Acid Levels in Androgenic and Non-Androgenic Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Patients

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High uric acid levels are more common in PCOS patients, especially those with androgenic PCOS, and are linked with increased cardiovascular risk and other metabolic issues.

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41 citations , September 2011 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology”

Panax ginseng extract helps mice grow hair.

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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