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How long does the glucose tolerance test take?
How long does the glucose tolerance test take?
How long does the glucose tolerance test take?
Your blood will be taken again every 30 to 60 minutes after you drink the solution. The test may take up to 3 hours
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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What is impaired glucose tolerance?
Impaired glucose tolerance is defined as a 2-hour post meal glucose level between 140 and 200 mg/dL during the oral glucose tolerance test.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Why do people have to take glucose tests?
People are recommended to take glucose test to prevent and to monitor existing conditions which can cause complications such as impaired sight and renal functions.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
What is a glucose tolerance test?
The glucose tolerance test is a lab test to check how well your body moves sugar from the blood into tissues like muscle and fat
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
What happens if I don't fast before a glucose test?
If you do not fast before a fasting glucose test you will not get accurate results
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
How often should you test your estimated average glucose?
One should test average glucose atleast twice per year.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
INSULIN (FASTING)
Fasting Insulin, Insulin Serum, Insulin F
- Reports: Within 36 Hrs
- 10- 12 Hr fasting is required