Where Fasting Plasma Glucose is reported
| Condition | Direction | Compared against | Associated symptoms | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 Diabetes | ↑ elevated | T1D patients vs healthy/normal reference range | — | Yang et al. 2024 |
| Type 2 Diabetes | ↑ elevated | T2D vs healthy/non-diabetic individuals | — | Smushkin et al. 2010 |
Frequently asked questions
In which conditions is Fasting Plasma Glucose altered?
In the OSMF atlas Fasting Plasma Glucose is reported in Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes. It is elevated in 2 across 2 entries.
Does Fasting Plasma Glucose point to one specific diagnosis?
No. Because Fasting Plasma Glucose changes in several conditions (Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes), an abnormal result cannot identify which condition, if any, is present. It must be interpreted with symptoms, history and other tests.
Is there a standard clinical test for Fasting Plasma Glucose?
The atlas entries for Fasting Plasma Glucose do not carry a LOINC code, which usually means the marker was measured with research assays or study-specific methods rather than a routine clinical panel.
Is one abnormal Fasting Plasma Glucose result diagnostic?
No single biomarker result is diagnostic of any of these conditions. Findings reflect group averages from published cohorts with substantial overlap between patients and controls.
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-03 · Browse: Biomarker Index · All marker pages · Biomarker Atlas
Disclaimer: Educational synthesis of peer-reviewed research; not medical advice. Findings are group-level and vary with study design. Discuss any result with a qualified clinician.