Glukoza po 75g glukozy - oznaczenie po 1h

A blood test used to determine glucose levels 1 hour after consuming 75g of glucose.

This test is part of the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT).

Post-load glucose measurements are used to diagnose patients with carbohydrate metabolism disorders (e.g. diabetes, neonatal hypoglycemia, idiopathic hypoglycemia). Indications also include preventive screenings, annual check-ups for at-risk patients, and testing during pregnancy.

An increase in glucose levels is observed in:

• diabetes,
• pituitary and adrenal gland dysfunction,
• pancreatic diseases,
• dialysis patients,
• pregnancy.

A decrease in glucose levels occurs in:

• insulin overdose,
• overdose of oral antidiabetic medications,
• hormonal insufficiency of the pituitary and adrenal glands,
• inborn metabolic disorders,
• toxic liver damage.

• Invasive test - blood collection into an EDTA tube, according to the procedure of collection, skin disinfection, application of a tourniquet and Pressure at the donor site after the procedure is completed lasts several times Minutes.
• The download duration is about a few to several seconds.
• In the event of improper preparation for the test, the obtained The result will not be fully reliable.
• The collection should be done in the morning.
Preparation required a few days before study:

• Do not drink alcohol 2 – 3 days before the test.
• Refrain from drinking coffee and tea for at least 12 hours before downloading.
• Eliminate the causes of stress as much as possible.
On the day of the test:

• The patient should remain on an empty stomach - that is, refrain from meal for about 12 hours before the test.
• In the morning you can drink water, a glass at most.
• Where possible, the collection should be carried out before the taking a morning portion of medication unless a doctor recommends differently.
• Before the test, the patient should remain at rest for 10 – 15 minutes (seated position).
• Physical exertion, also moderate, e.g. walking, climbing after stairs, can change the values of the test results Lab.

• Test result available within 3 working days
• Possibility to collect the result at the reception of any Center Medicover
• Possibility to access the result via the Internet at Medicover Online (it is necessary to download the access password at the reception desk of the Center Medicover)