1 Fasting blood sugar test. 2  A blood sample will be taken after an overnight fast. 3  A fasting blood sugar level less than 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L) is normal. 4  A fasting blood sugar level from 100 to 125 mg/dL (5.6 to 6.9 mmol/L) is considered prediabetes. For this test, you fast overnight, and the fasting blood sugar level is measured. 2  Then you drink a sugary liquid, and blood sugar levels are tested periodically for the next two hours. 3  A blood sugar level less than 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) is normal.
There are 229 calories in 1 cup of cooked Quinoa (Cooked). Calorie breakdown: 14% fat, 72% carbs, 14% protein.
Jan, I recommend at least 2 servings of legumes per day for vegans, with a serving being 1/2 cup cooked beans, 2 tbsp peanut butter or 1/4 cup peanuts, or 1/2 cup tofu, tempeh, etc. You could replace one of those servings with one cup of cooked quinoa.