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Why is the postprandial glucose test done at a 2-hour mark?
Why is the postprandial glucose test done at a 2-hour mark?
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 09 Dec 2024
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Why is a glucose tolerance test required during pregnancy?
The glucose intolerance test is done during pregnancy to screen for gestational diabetes that develops during pregnancy.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What are the indications of oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)?
Oral glucose test is ordered when fasting glucose test is high but not high enough to fall under the category diabetes.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What are dangerous blood sugar levels during pregnancy?
Anything above 200mg/dl is dangerous during pregnancy and has to be followed by glucose intolerance test.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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On my blood test, my glucose level was an 85. Is this bad?
No it is not bad it is within the range.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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