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a disorder related to insufficient insulin production, inability of the cells to react to circulating insulin, or a combination of both

concentration of glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream 8 or more hours after the last meal or snack. Levels <100 mg/dL are considered “normal.”

impaired glucose metabolism related to pregnancy

related to blood glucose levels

blood protein used as an indicator of average blood sugar levels over the preceding 8 to 12 weeks

higher than normal levels of circulating glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream

Chapter 9a: Flashcards

Diabetes mellitus a disorder related to insufficient insulin production, inability of the cells to react to circulating insulin, or a combination of both	Fasting plasma glucose level concentration of glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream 8 or more hours after the last meal or snack. Levels <100 mg/dL are considered “normal.”	Gestational diabetes impaired glucose metabolism related to pregnancy

Glycemic related to blood glucose levels	Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) blood protein used as an indicator of average blood sugar levels over the preceding 8 to 12 weeks	Hyperglycemia higher than normal levels of circulating glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream