FCEM2-0479
A 42 year old female presents to the emergency department complaining of chest pain. The patient appears highly anxious and mentions that she recently had a fasting blood test to screen for diabetes. She was informed that her result was abnormal and needs to follow up with her GP. Concerned about the potential cardiovascular complications associated with diabetes, she expresses worry about her heart. Upon reviewing the pathology system, you come across a recent fasting glucose result. What is the diagnostic threshold for diabetes?