Glucose tolerance test
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The glucose tolerance test is a "test to determine the ability of an individual to maintain homeostasis of blood glucose. It includes measuring blood glucose levels in a fasting state, and at prescribed intervals before and after oral glucose intake (75 or 100 g) or intravenous infusion (0.5 g/kg)."[1]
The GGT can help diagnose glucose metabolism disorders:
References
- ↑ Anonymous (2024), Glucose tolerance test (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.