Endocrine Lab Values Pt. I

Question 1

Glucose Reference Values

Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Answer 1

70 - 100 mg/dL

90 - 130 mg/dL

Question 2

Criteria for the Diagnosis of Diabetes

Answer 2

FPG >126 mg/dL
or
2-hour Plasma Glucose >200 mg/dL

Question 3

A glucose value of >250 mg/dL indicates risk for

Answer 3

Ketoacidosis

Question 4

When is a snack indicated prior to exercises

Answer 4

<100 mg/dL glucose

Question 5

Glucose target recommended for most hospitalized patients in non-critical care

Answer 5

140 - 180 mg/dL

Question 6

Hyper vs hypoglycemic lab values

Answer 6

> 200 vs <70 mg/dL

Question 7

What do HgbA1C values represent?

Answer 7

Average level of blood glucose control over the past 3 months

Question 8

Hgb A1C values

Answer 8

Normal: <5.7%
Pre-DM: 5.7 - 6.4%
DM: >6.5