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Fasting Glucose Optimization

Meaning

Fasting Glucose Optimization is a clinical objective focused on achieving and maintaining a healthy, stable concentration of plasma glucose after a period of fasting, typically eight to twelve hours. This metric serves as a foundational biomarker for assessing insulin sensitivity and pancreatic beta-cell function, providing insight into the body’s ability to regulate glucose production and utilization overnight. Successfully optimizing this value is a primary strategy for mitigating the long-term risks associated with metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.