Question

what are some conditions that could cause increased fasting glucose?

Explanation:

Fasting glucose can increase due to diabetes (type 1 or type 2 where the body has issues with insulin production or response), prediabetes where blood - sugar levels are elevated but not yet at diabetes levels, certain medications like corticosteroids which can affect glucose metabolism, stress as it triggers the release of stress - related hormones that raise blood sugar, and liver diseases that disrupt normal glucose regulation.

Answer:

Diabetes (type 1 and type 2), prediabetes, certain medications (e.g., corticosteroids), stress, liver diseases.