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Diabetic children learning how to monitor glucose levels with a blood test. (? Roger Ressmeyer/Corbis.)

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Definition Purpose Description Whole blood glucose tests Fasting plasma glucose test Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) Precautions Preparation Aftercare Risks Normal results Parental concerns When to call a doctor BOOKS ORGANIZATIONS WEB SITES

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