Skip to main content

Fasting Glucose Control

Meaning

Fasting Glucose Control refers to the body’s precise, homeostatic maintenance of blood sugar levels within a narrow, healthy range after a period of prolonged caloric restriction, typically eight to twelve hours. This critical metabolic parameter reflects the efficiency of insulin secretion, peripheral tissue insulin sensitivity, and the liver’s ability to regulate endogenous glucose production via gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis. Optimal control is a foundational pillar of metabolic health and a key clinical indicator for assessing risk of insulin resistance and endocrine dysfunction.