Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Glucose Tolerance Test

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).

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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).

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  • Glucose Tolerance Tests
  • Intravenous Glucose Tolerance
  • Intravenous Glucose Tolerance Test
  • OGTT
  • Oral Glucose Tolerance
  • Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
  • Glucose Tolerance, Oral

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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  1. E01w.370.225.124.100w.355w
  2. E01w.370.374.355w
  3. E05.200.124.100w.355w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Glucose Tolerance Test. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005951. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005951
  2. Glucose Tolerance Test. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glucose_tolerance_test
  3. Glucose Tolerance Test. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1501412