After the most recent physician's office visit and blood work, the patient learns that the oral glucose tolerance test scheduled for the next week is not needed. The patient says to the nurse, "This is good news if I don't need additional testing." The nurse realizes that the cancellation of this test could indicate which of the following?

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The cancellation of an oral glucose tolerance test could indicate that the patient already has consistently high fasting blood glucose levels, making further testing to diagnose diabetes unnecessary. This test is typically used to diagnose type 2 diabetes, and if blood glucose levels are already high, it suggests the diagnosis can be made without it.

After the Most Recent Physician's Office Visit and Blood Work