Purpose of the Procedure
- Accurate diagnosis of pre-diabetes conditions.
- Evaluating the pancreas's ability to secrete insulin effectively.
- Detecting Type 2 diabetes before severe symptoms appear.
The Oral Glucose Tolerance Test is a vital screening tool for early detection of pre-diabetes. It measures your body's response to sugar, enabling proactive lifestyle changes to prevent chronic diabetes.
Scientific name: Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)
A clinical test measuring the body's ability to metabolize glucose. It involves blood samples taken before and two hours after consuming a 75g glucose drink to diagnose pre-diabetes.