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How is a GTT done?
by firefly1, Jan 16, 2008 01:58PM
Hello,
After my blood test indicated elevated glucose my doctor just ordered a GTT to check for diabetes. Can someone please explain how this test is done. I assume it is a blood test again. Is it more complex, will I get the needle more than a usual blood test, if so, how many times? Is anything else involved?
I really appreciate any help.
After my blood test indicated elevated glucose my doctor just ordered a GTT to check for diabetes. Can someone please explain how this test is done. I assume it is a blood test again. Is it more complex, will I get the needle more than a usual blood test, if so, how many times? Is anything else involved?
I really appreciate any help.
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http://diabetes.webmd.com/guide/oral-glucose-tolerance-test
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I just had two hour gtt first u sit their and they draw blood then you drink this pure sugar drink slowly and in about thirty minutes they draw your blood, and you wait and they draw it again and then you have to pee in a cup three times and at intervals they draw more blood very exhausting for me and i was diagnosed last week. If u have any questions ill try to help you im also a registered nurse.