Diabetes & Blood Sugar Tests

Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)

Overview
Preparation
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The GTT measures how well your body processes sugar over time. After a fasting blood sample, you drink a glucose solution and have your blood drawn at set intervals (commonly 1, 2, and sometimes 3 hours later) to diagnose diabetes or gestational diabetes.

Sample
Diabetes (2-5mL per draw)
Report Time
4 hours (after final sample)
Department
Biochemistry

How to prepare

  1. 1
    Eat carbohydrates Do not restrict your diet. Consume at least 150 grams of carbohydrates for three days before the test.
  2. 2
    Fasting required Do not eat or drink anything except water for at least 8 hours before the test.
  3. 3
    Stay hydrated Drink water before your appointment; only the provided glucose solution during the test itself.
  4. 4
    Check your medicines Ask your doctor if you should take your regular morning medications
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