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Glucose Tolerance Test

Medical Definition:	A test to determine the ability of an individual to maintain HOMEOSTASIS of BLOOD GLUCOSE. It includes measuring blood glucose levels in a fasting state, and at prescribed intervals before and after oral glucose intake (75 or 100 g) or intravenous infusion (0.5 g/kg).
Guide Notes:	NIM
Also Called:	Intravenous Glucose Tolerance Test,Oral Glucose Tolerance Test

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