Question 1

What's a good way to perform a glucose tolerance test at home?

Accepted Answer

It is not possible to perform it at home as glucose tolerance test at home should not  done under medical supervision only.

Question 2

What is the glucose tolerance test (OGTT) used for?

Accepted Answer

It is used for measuring impaired glucose levels.

Question 3

Can you drink black coffee before a fasting blood glucose test?

Accepted Answer

No it is not recommended to eat or drink anything. if you are feeling thirsty you can have few sips of water to quench your thirst.

Question 4

What are the different glucose tests?

Accepted Answer

Glucose tolerance test, glucose fasting test, HBA1C and glucose random test.

Question 5

How do glucose testing strips work?

Accepted Answer

Glucose test strips are small, plastic strips that help to test and measure blood glucose levels.The test strips work by producing a colour change reaction that scales linearly with the concentration of glucose in the blood

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What's a good way to perform a glucose tolerance test at home?

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Can you drink black coffee before a fasting blood glucose test?

What are the different glucose tests?

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