For Glucose Tolerance Test we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Diabetes, Health and Medical.

Glucose Tolerance Test (Diabetes)

A test to see if a person has diabetes. The test is given in a lab or doctor's office in the morning before the person has eaten. A first sample of blood is taken from the person. Then the person drinks a liquid that has glucose (sugar) in it. After one hour, a second blood sample is drawn, and, after another hour, a third sample is taken. The object is to see how well the body deals with the glucose in the blood over time.

Glucose Tolerance Test (Health)

Blood test used to make the diagnosis of diabetes, including gestational diabetes.

Glucose Tolerance Test (Medical)

A test that evaluates the body's response to glucose after a period of fasting; used to check for diabetes mellitus

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