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Should medication be taken before glucose testing?
Should medication be taken before glucose testing?
Should medication be taken before glucose testing?
It is advised not to take medications before glucose test until and unless advised by a physicianLast updated on 12 Dec 2024
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If the blood glucose is 120mg, is it bad for your health?
Yes, you fall under prediabetes which can easily progress into diabetes.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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What is impaired glucose tolerance?
Impaired glucose tolerance is defined as a 2-hour post meal glucose level between 140 and 200 mg/dL during the oral glucose tolerance test.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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What's the importance of performing a blood glucose test?
A blood glucose test measures the level of blood sugar moving freely in the blood stream.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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How to confirm if I have gestational diabetes?
During pregnancy, your body makes more hormones and goes through other changes, such as weight gain. These changes cause your body's cells to use insulin less effectively. Hence, a glucose tolerance test is mandatory to check for gestational diabetes.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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Is glucose testing the same as a blood sugar test?
Yes. However, oral glucose testing is diffrent from blood sugar test.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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