5 samples are taken.
A Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) test done at fasting, then meal taken then blood sugar test 1/2hr, 1hr, 11/2hr, 2hr
Is a blood test that measures your body’s ability to maintain a normal blood glucose (sugar) level.
Checks how well the body processes blood sugar (glucose) by comparing the levels of glucose in the blood before and after drinking a sugary drink.
Can help doctors to detect type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes (impaired glucose tolerance)2.
Involves giving glucose and taking blood samples afterward to determine how quickly it is cleared from the blood3.