The glucose tolerance test, measures the body's response to glucose that is a type of sugar, and can be used to screen for type 2 diabetes.

The results from the test can indicate normal values, prediabetes or diabetes. Normal values indicates that your body is able to handle carbohydrates well. If the values are higher than normal they may indicate prediabetes, which suggest that the glucose metabolism is impaired.

Prediabetes individuals are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
If the glucose tolerance test results indicate type 2 diabetes, the doctor may repeat the test on another day or use another blood test in order to confirm the diagnosis. This because factors, such as medication, illness and activity level can affect the accuracy of the glucose tolerance test.

If after retesting, prediabetes or type 2 diabetes is confirmed, it is extremely important to act promptly, and the main options are conventional medicine or integrative medicine.

Watch the video to learn all you need to know about glucose tolerance test and how to prevent, treat or reverse type 2 diabetes.

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