Introduction

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Introduction

  • Glucose tolerance test is used to help diagnose diabetes mellitus, or gestational diabetes (diabetes occurring during pregnancy).
  • Patients are given a standard oral dose of glucose, after which their blood is collected at standard time intervals.
  • Blood samples are then checked for glucose levels.
  • Abnormal glucose levels may indicate diabetes mellitus, or gestational diabetes mellitus.