How long does the glucose tolerance test take?
The glucose intolerance test may take upto 3 hours to complete fully.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
Yes, it is slighlty more than normal one falls under the category prediabetes.
No medications should be avoided before glucose testing.
It is diagnosed during a blood test that is done while screening for gestational diabetes such as fasting glucose.
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.
Impaired glucose tolerance test is done to evaluate prediabetes.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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