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How long does the glucose tolerance test take?

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How long does the glucose tolerance test take?

The glucose intolerance test may take upto 3 hours to complete fully.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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Should medication be taken before glucose testing?

No medications should be avoided before glucose testing.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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What are the effects of high sugar levels during pregnancy?

High blood glucose levels during pregnancy can also increase the chance that your baby will be born too early, weigh too much, or have breathing problems or low blood glucose right after birth. It can also induce still births in pregnant woman. Hence, speak with a doctor if glucose is high.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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What is impaired glucose tolerance?

Impaired glucose tolerance test is done to evaluate prediabetes.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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How do you diagnose gestational diabetes?

It is diagnosed during a blood test that is done while screening for gestational diabetes such as fasting glucose.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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Why is the postprandial glucose test done at a 2-hour mark?

It is done to diagnose diabetes such as fasting glucose. However, post prandial is done after 2 hours to check how the body stores sugar in muscles after food consumption after 2 hours.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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