2-Hour Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)

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2-Hour Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)

Assess Your Glucose Processing: 2-Hour Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)

Your body’s ability to regulate blood sugar is vital for maintaining energy and overall health. The 2-Hour Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) measures how effectively your body processes glucose over a two-hour period after consuming a sugary drink.

This test is a powerful tool for detecting glucose intolerance, diagnosing diabetes, and assessing gestational diabetes during pregnancy. By providing essential insights into your metabolic health, it helps with early detection and prevention of blood glucose-related conditions.

Take control of your health. Book your 2-Hour Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) today and gain valuable insights into your body’s glucose regulation.

The 2-Hour OGTT is essential for:

  • Early Detection of Diabetes: Identifies impaired glucose tolerance before symptoms arise, allowing for early lifestyle changes or treatments.
  • Monitoring Pregnancy Health: Assesses risk for gestational diabetes, which, if untreated, can affect both maternal and fetal health.
  • Guiding Treatment Decisions: Helps healthcare providers design personalized plans for managing blood sugar through lifestyle changes, diet, or medication.
  • Preventing Complications: Early intervention can reduce the risk of heart disease and other complications related to diabetes.

The 2-Hour OGTT assesses your body’s glucose control by:

  • Measuring Blood Sugar Levels Over Time: Determines how efficiently your body processes glucose at fasting and two hours after drinking a glucose solution.
  • Identifying Prediabetes and Diabetes: Helps detect abnormal blood sugar levels that may indicate prediabetes or diabetes.
  • Screening for Gestational Diabetes: Used during pregnancy to assess risk of gestational diabetes, ensuring a healthy pregnancy for both mother and baby.
  • Assessing Insulin Sensitivity: Provides insights into how well your body responds to insulin, an important factor in blood sugar regulation.

This test is recommended if you:

  • Have symptoms such as increased thirst, frequent urination, unexplained fatigue or weight loss.
  • Have risk factors for diabetes, such as family history, obesity or a sedentary lifestyle.
  • Are overweight or have high blood pressure or cholesterol levels.
  • Need regular checks of blood sugar levels to monitor prediabetes or manage diabetes effectively.
  • Are pregnant and need screening for gestational diabetes.

 

After receiving your 2-Hour OGTT results:

  • Normal Results: Normal blood sugar levels at the two-hour mark indicate healthy blood glucose regulation.
  • Elevated Results: Elevated blood sugar levels at the two-hour mark may suggest impaired glucose tolerance or diabetes:
    • Your healthcare provider may diagnose prediabetes or diabetes and recommend additional tests or lifestyle changes to address the issue. Early intervention can significantly reduce the risk of long-term complications.
    • Additional tests may be recommended for confirmation.
  • Regular follow-up tests may be advised to monitor progress and prevent complications.
  • Follow-Up Care: Your doctor may recommend a personalized management plan, including lifestyle changes, dietary modification, exercise, or medications to manage your blood sugar levels effectively.

Test Detail

  • Sample Type: Blood
  • Sample Collection: In person at Landmark Laboratory
  • Turnaround Time: 4 hours from sample collection time
Test Preparation: Requires fasting for 8-12 hours before the test. You will be asked to drink a glucose solution, and your blood sugar levels will be measured before and two hours after consuming the solution. Avoid strenuous activity during the test period.

Take Charge of Your Blood Sugar Health

Your blood sugar levels are a vital component of your overall health. Book your 2-Hour Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) today to gain a comprehensive view of your body’s glucose management and take proactive steps to prevent diabetes. Whether you’re monitoring your health during pregnancy or assessing your long-term diabetes risk, this test is a critical part of staying healthy.

Empower yourself with knowledge—schedule your OGTT today!

How It Works

Purchase Your Test

Simply purchase this test online. A healthcare provider will review and approve your test requests; no healthcare provider visit is required.

Provide Your Sample

Visit a Landmark location near you for sample collection. Visits may be scheduled online.

Get Your Results

View your easy-to-read results online in your LandMark Patient™ account, including Linked Accounts. For certain results that require prompt attention, you will also be contacted by phone or mail.

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