What is the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)?
-DR. DAMANJIT DUGGAL, MBBS, MD
-DR. DAMANJIT DUGGAL, MBBS, MD
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) is a diagnostic tool used to assess a person's blood glucose levels.
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It involves fasting overnight and then drinking a solution containing a specific amount of glucose.
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Blood samples are taken at various intervals to measure how the body responds to the glucose load.
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OGTT can help diagnose prediabetes and diabetes by evaluating how well the body regulates blood sugar.
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The test is used to identify impaired glucose tolerance and gestational diabetes in pregnant women.
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OGTT results are categorized into normal, impaired fasting glucose, impaired glucose tolerance, and diabetes.
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Proper preparation for OGTT, including fasting, is essential to ensure accurate results.
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