IFG
2 synonyms for IFG, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Impaired fasting glucose: a blood-sugar level that is higher than normal after a period without eating, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. It is one of the markers of prediabetes.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
prediabetes
impaired fasting glycaemia
How to use IFG
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
diagnosed with IFG
IFG and IGT
left IFG
Almost always seen written on test results or in clinical notes rather than spoken aloud.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between IFG and IGT?
IFG (impaired fasting glucose) is measured after an overnight fast, while IGT (impaired glucose tolerance) is measured two hours after a sugary drink in a glucose tolerance test. Both indicate prediabetes, and a person can have one without the other.
Does IFG mean you have diabetes?
No. IFG means your fasting blood sugar sits above the healthy range but below the diabetic threshold. It is a warning stage, and many people reverse it with changes to diet, weight and activity.
What do the letters IFG stand for?
In health results it stands for impaired fasting glucose. In brain imaging and neuroscience papers it stands for inferior frontal gyrus.
