INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The fasting plasma blood test is used to measure blood sugar levels to diagnose diabetes or pre-diabetes. A fasting plasma glucose test is normally performed in the morning, after the patient has gone approximately 12 hours without eating or drinking. Fasting is required because:  A person without diabetes produces insulin in response to increased glucose levels. After an overnight fast, the blood sugar levels would be low. A person with diabetes won’t produce insulin, leaving their glucose levels still high after an overnight fast. If you have fasted overnight, go to the testing center in the morning.  Remember to bring the form your doctor gave you that details what test should be conducted. If the laboratory takes appointments, you may want to make one to reduce the time you need to wait in line. Also, check your insurance and use a laboratory that is the primary provider for your health insurance. In order to measure the fasting plasma glucose level, you need to give a blood sample. During the blood sample:  A needle will be inserted into a vein in your arm. Blood is drawn into a test tube. Once the test is done, you can go home and the blood sample is sent to a laboratory for testing. Your test is considered normal (non-diabetic) if your glucose level is below 100 mg/dl.  A test result of 100–125 mg/dl is considered to be in the prediabetic stage and you are at a higher risk of developing diabetes. A test result of 126 mg/dl or higher is considered diabetic. If your results are positive for diabetes, your doctor will initiate a treatment plan for you to begin. You should be aware that the effectiveness of this test may be limited, including:  Falsely low plasma glucose levels may result if blood is drawn in the afternoon instead of in the morning or if too much time passes between when the blood is drawn and when the lab processes the blood sample. Results can also be affected by medical conditions, smoking, and exercise.

SUMMARY: Fast between eight and 14 hours. Go to the laboratory for the test. Prepare for a venipuncture. Understand the results of fasting plasma glucose test. Know the limitations of fasting plasma glucose test.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: When performing the Saraswati puja at home, waking up early in the day is traditional practice. You can set an alarm for 5:00 - 8:00 a.m., or you can wake up when the sunshine comes through your window. Give yourself at least 1 hour to complete the ritual, though some people spend longer. To make the paste, soak 20 or so neem leaves in hot water until they are soft, strain the leaves, and then grind the leaves with a mortar and pestle. Then, pour in about ¼ teaspoon (1.23 g) of ground turmeric into the mortar and pestle. Grind up the paste, then rub a thin, even layer over your face, chest, arms, torso, and legs.  This paste is believed to have therapeutic and medicinal effects. For example, neem and turmeric paste works great to treat acne and maintain healthy skin. Make more paste as needed. After you’ve applied the neem and turmeric paste over your body, fill up your bathtub with warm water, and sprinkle 1–3 grams (0.035–0.11 oz) of both neem and tulsi leaves into the water. Soak in the tub for 15-30 minutes, and scrub off the neem and turmeric paste. The bath purifies the body and protects you against infection. After your bath, it is custom to dress in these hues to perform the puja. You can wear a pair of pants, a skirt, a blouse, or a dress in these hues.  Typically, those performing the puja dress in 1 of these colors, rather than dressing with some hues of both. For example, you may dress head-to-toe in white linens or you may adorn yourself in yellow clothing. Yellow is the color of knowledge and learning in Hinduism.  White represents purity, peace, and knowledge.

SUMMARY: Wake up between 5:00 - 8:00 a.m. Rub a paste made of neem and turmeric over all of your body. Soak in a bath with neem and tulsi leaves. Wear white or yellow colored clothing.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: These heal the dragon. Hit as many times as possible before it flies away again. Capture some of the Ender Dragon's breath in a glass bottle to get some Dragon's Breath. This is essential to making lingering potions, and potion tipped arrows, both very useful!.

SUMMARY: Destroy all of the end crystals on top on the towers. When it comes down and lands on the bedrock portal in the center of the end, get out a sword. Tip!


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Caramel sometimes keeps its shape until after you stir it. Open the slow cooker and give the caramel a stir with a rubber spatula. If you don't see any lumps, you're all set. If you do see lumps, let the caramel cook longer.  Depending on how many lumps there are, you may have to cook the caramels for another 15 to 30 minutes. You can keep the caramel in the slow cooker for up to 2 hours on a WARM setting. This is great if you're dipping lots of caramel apples or serving it at a party. Be sure to let the caramel cool to room temperature first, however. If you put hot caramel into the fridge, the temperature inside the fridge may rise and cause the food to spoil. Use the caramel within 3 months. You can reheat it using whatever method you want.

SUMMARY:
Stir the caramel, then let it cook longer, if needed. Pour leftover caramel into a jar, then store it in the fridge.