Fasting Blood Sugar/Glucose test. A blood sample will be taken after an overnight fast. A fasting blood sugar level less than 100 mg/dLis normal. A fasting blood sugar level from 100 to 125 mg/dL is considered prediabetes. If it’s 126 mg/dL or higher on two separate tests,you have diabetes. (American Diabetes Association).
High levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. The serum cholesterol test measures the HDL, LDL, and triglycerides in your blood. The higher the level of LDL, the higher is the risk for heart disease.