Is impaired glucose tolerance difficult to cure?
Apr 23, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Pan Yongyuan
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, normal glucose tolerance is primarily defined by a fasting blood glucose level within the range of 6.1–7.0 mmol/L, or a 2-hour postprandial blood glucose level within the range of 7.8–11.1 mmol/L. A diagnosis of impaired glucose tolerance can only be made if the average values from two oral glucose tolerance tests performed on different days exceed the above-mentioned ranges.
Generally, impaired glucose tolerance is difficult to cure. The details are as follows:
Normal glucose tolerance is primarily defined by a fasting blood glucose level between 6.1 and 7.0 mmol/L, or a two-hour postprandial blood glucose level between 7.8 and 11.1 mmol/L. A diagnosis of impaired glucose tolerance is made only when the average results of two separate oral glucose tolerance tests, conducted on different days, exceed these ranges. In most cases, impaired glucose tolerance is difficult to cure. Standard treatment involves dietary control combined with appropriate physical exercise to relieve symptoms and maintain blood glucose levels within the normal range as much as possible.
If a patient has impaired glucose tolerance, this may indicate a predisposition to developing diabetes. Impaired glucose tolerance can therefore be regarded as a warning sign or precursor to diabetes—a red flag signaling increased diabetes risk. At this stage, individuals should promptly seek medical care and adopt comprehensive interventions to reverse impaired glucose tolerance, effectively preventing its progression into full-blown diabetes. Although impaired glucose tolerance is generally difficult to cure, blood glucose levels can be stabilized and the condition managed effectively through proper control.
