{"id":8468,"date":"2023-03-14T15:13:41","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T09:43:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/?p=8468"},"modified":"2024-01-29T14:29:08","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T08:59:08","slug":"what-is-a-glucose-tolerance-test-and-why-do-you-need-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/what-is-a-glucose-tolerance-test-and-why-do-you-need-one\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Glucose Tolerance Test and Why Do You Need One?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you experiencing symptoms of diabetes<\/a>? If the answer is yes, then you may need to undergo a glucose tolerance test. <\/span><\/p>\n

This diagnostic test helps healthcare professionals evaluate how well your body processes sugar, an important factor in maintaining overall health and wellness. But what exactly is a glucose tolerance test and why do you need one? <\/span><\/p>\n

Keep reading to find out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a glucose tolerance test?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Typically a glucose tolerance test or GTT is used to diagnose diabetes. GTT helps to measure the body’s ability to utilize glucose, or blood sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n

Usually, the GTT is done in two steps. The first step includes ingestion of 75 gms of anhydrous glucose (which makes the solution sweet) dissolved in water. This is followed by a test of blood sugar levels after two hours of having the sugary drink the blood sugar levels are measured.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Generally, the normal GTT result is less than 140 milligrams per deciliter (mg\/dl). However, if your blood glucose level is higher than 140 mg\/dl, you may have diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Generally,\u00a0 OGTT (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test) is recommended for people who are:<\/span><\/p>\n