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Can I do a glucose tolerance test at home?

There is no at-home glucose tolerance test at this time. This test requires several blood draws and laboratory analysis of blood samples, so it needs to be done in the setting of a clinic or laboratory.

Which is the best method for home glucose testing?

Prick the side of your fingertip with the lancet provided with your test kit. Gently squeeze or massage your finger until a drop of blood forms. Touch and hold the edge of the test strip to the drop of blood. The meter will display your blood glucose level on a screen after a few seconds.

What can I drink instead of glucose?

Conclusions: Jelly beans may be used as an alternative to the 50-g glucose beverage as a sugar source for gestational diabetes mellitus screening. The 2 sources provoke similar serum glucose responses. Patients report fewer side effects after a jelly bean challenge than after a 50-g glucose beverage challenge.

What does a glucose tolerance test show?

The test can show whether a person can metabolize a standardized measured amount of glucose. The results can be classified as normal, impaired, or abnormal. A glucose tolerance test may be used to diagnose type 1 diabetes mellitus, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and gestational diabetes mellitus.

When can I return to activities after a glucose tolerance test?

After the procedure. After the glucose tolerance test, you can return to your usual activities immediately. Results. Results of the oral glucose tolerance test are given in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or millimoles per liter (mmol/L). Type 2 diabetes. If you’re being tested for type 2 diabetes, two hours after drinking the glucose solution:

What should I eat before a glucose tolerance test?

To perform the glucose tolerance test, the patient should be instructed to eat a normal carbohydrate diet of at least 150 grams of carbohydrates for at least 3 days prior to the test. On the day of the test typically a patient must arrive in a fasting state.

When to have a glucose tolerance test done during pregnancy?

This is typically a non-fasting test, done in pregnant women around 24 to 28 weeks gestation to screen for gestational diabetes mellitus. If the test indicates impaired or abnormal glucose tolerance, then a 2- or 3-hour glucose tolerance test is ordered.