Glucose tolerance test is mainly used to detect whether a patient has diabetes, which is one of the commonly used examination methods in medicine.
During the operation of the glucose tolerance test, strict requirements are imposed on the dosage and time, as well as on the person undergoing the test. To ensure the accuracy of the test results, it is necessary to understand the basic precautions in time to avoid incorrect results.
1. Oral glucose tolerance test is a test to detect glucose metabolism function, which is used to understand the function of pancreatic islet β cells and the body's ability to regulate blood sugar. It is one of the indicators for diagnosing diabetes.
2. It is mainly used to diagnose suspected diabetes with unclear symptoms or insignificant blood sugar elevation.
What are the precautions for the glucose tolerance test?
1. Exclude various stress states such as cerebral infarction, myocardial infarction, trauma, surgery, etc. for at least two weeks before the test.
2. Stop using various drugs that can affect blood sugar, such as glucocorticoids, contraceptives, thiazide diuretics, etc., for at least one week.
3. Ensure regular meals for three days before the test, and consume no less than 150 grams of sugar per day.
4. Do not eat after 9 pm on the day before the test, otherwise the collected data will be inaccurate.
