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Extended glucose tolerance test

Hodge1960

Hodge1960

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Location
York
Type of diabetes
Reactive hypoglycemia
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Advise please..
I am booked in next month for an extended glucose tolerance test. What can I expect and roughly how long will it take ?
Thank you in advance for any information.
 
I see that no-one answered your query. I didn't because I have never heard of an extended glucose tolerance test so I couldn't advise. The regular OGTT means fasting from the night before, measuring your blood sugar, drinking a sweet drink and sitting for two hours when they measure your sugar again. They could take other interim readings.

"Extended" sounds like it could go on a bit.
 
Have they told you what they are testing you for?
And how long the test will be?

I have heard of extended OGTTs that are 5 hours or 3 days, depending on the reason they are running it. The usual length is 2 hours.

If you google you can find the instructions used by health care professionals when they run the test, and the expected results, which should fill in your knowledge.
 
JohnEGreen said:
I am unsure if this applies to you or if you will find it useful.

Extented OGTT is sometimes used fofor the followig.

  • Investigation of recurrent episodes of hypoglycaemia in non-diabetic patients
  • The late dumping syndrome is suspected in the person who has symptoms of hypoglycaemia in the setting of previous gastric surgery
http://www.homerton.nhs.uk/our-serv...amic-function-testing/ogtt-protocol-extended/
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thank you John E Green i looked at the link you provided, .. as for surgery i had gallbladder out 2 years ago , maybe something linked there, thanks again it was very informative.
 
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